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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.91, 1,697.21 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.91, 1,697.21 and 351.71 is: 527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.91 : 1,697.21 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.91/1,697.21 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.91x = 1,697.21 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.91x = 596,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,925.73/1,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.36

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