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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.84, 1,698.04 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.84, 1,698.04 and 438.80 is: 658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.84 : 1,698.04 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.84/1,698.04 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.84x = 1,698.04 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.84x = 745,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,099.95/1,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.31

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