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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.81, 1,697.10 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.81, 1,697.10 and 351.60 is: 527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.81 : 1,697.10 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.81/1,697.10 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.81x = 1,697.10 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.81x = 596,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,700.36/1,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.21

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