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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.69, 1,697.79 and 351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.69, 1,697.79 and 351.65 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.69 : 1,697.79 = 351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.69/1,697.79 = 351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.69x = 1,697.79 × 351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.69x = 597,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,024.49/1,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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