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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.78, 1,697.02 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.78, 1,697.02 and 351.58 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.78 : 1,697.02 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.78/1,697.02 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.78x = 1,697.02 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.78x = 596,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,638.29/1,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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