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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.92, 1,697.76 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.92, 1,697.76 and 362.36 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.92 : 1,697.76 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.92/1,697.76 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.92x = 1,697.76 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.92x = 615,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,200.31/1,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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