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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.68, 1,697.28 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.68, 1,697.28 and 362.24 is: 543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.68 : 1,697.28 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.68/1,697.28 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.68x = 1,697.28 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.68x = 614,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,822.71/1,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.28

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