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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.75, 1,697.81 and 401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.75, 1,697.81 and 401.53 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.75 : 1,697.81 = 401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.75/1,697.81 = 401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.75x = 1,697.81 × 401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.75x = 681,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,721.65/1,131.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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