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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.52, 1,697.10 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.52, 1,697.10 and 391.24 is: 586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.52 : 1,697.10 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.52/1,697.10 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.52x = 1,697.10 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.52x = 663,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,973.40/1,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.80

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