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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.51, 1,697.16 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.51, 1,697.16 and 351.48 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.51 : 1,697.16 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.51/1,697.16 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.51x = 1,697.16 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.51x = 596,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,517.80/1,131.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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