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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.56, 1,696.72 and 351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.56, 1,696.72 and 351.34 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.56 : 1,696.72 = 351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.56/1,696.72 = 351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.56x = 1,696.72 × 351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.56x = 596,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,125.60/1,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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