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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.80, 1,696.41 and 438.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.80, 1,696.41 and 438.11 is: 656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.80 : 1,696.41 = 438.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.80/1,696.41 = 438.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.80x = 1,696.41 × 438.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.80x = 743,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,214.19/1,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.67

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