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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.58, 1,697.70 and 351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.58, 1,697.70 and 351.55 is: 527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.58 : 1,697.70 = 351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.58/1,697.70 = 351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.58x = 1,697.70 × 351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.58x = 596,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,817.95/1,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.42

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