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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.52, 1,696.14 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.52, 1,696.14 and 438.02 is: 656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.52 : 1,696.14 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.52/1,696.14 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.52x = 1,696.14 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.52x = 742,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,943.24/1,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.59

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