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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.76, 1,698.21 and 438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.76, 1,698.21 and 438.91 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.76 : 1,698.21 = 438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.76/1,698.21 = 438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.76x = 1,698.21 × 438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.76x = 745,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,350.67/1,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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