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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.64, 1,696.90 and 401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.64, 1,696.90 and 401.11 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.64 : 1,696.90 = 401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.64/1,696.90 = 401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.64x = 1,696.90 × 401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.64x = 680,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,643.56/1,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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