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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.73, 1,696.68 and 400.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.73, 1,696.68 and 400.91 is: 601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.73 : 1,696.68 = 400.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.73/1,696.68 = 400.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.73x = 1,696.68 × 400.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.73x = 680,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,216.67/1,131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.04

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