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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.71, 1,697.74 and 401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.71, 1,697.74 and 401.23 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.71 : 1,697.74 = 401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.71/1,697.74 = 401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.71x = 1,697.74 × 401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.71x = 681,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,178.97/1,131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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