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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.56, 1,697.33 and 438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.56, 1,697.33 and 438.09 is: 657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.56 : 1,697.33 = 438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.56/1,697.33 = 438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.56x = 1,697.33 × 438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.56x = 743,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,581.11/1,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.13

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