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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.49, 1,696.63 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.49, 1,696.63 and 400.52 is: 600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.49 : 1,696.63 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.49/1,696.63 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.49x = 1,696.63 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.49x = 679,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,534.25/1,131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.57

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