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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.52, 1,697.08 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.52, 1,697.08 and 362.04 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.52 : 1,697.08 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.52/1,697.08 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.52x = 1,697.08 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.52x = 614,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,410.84/1,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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