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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.58, 1,696.92 and 473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.58, 1,696.92 and 473.03 is: 709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.58 : 1,696.92 = 473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.58/1,696.92 = 473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.58x = 1,696.92 × 473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.58x = 802,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,683.81/1,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.35

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