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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.95, 1,697.45 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.95, 1,697.45 and 401.36 is: 601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.95 : 1,697.45 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.95/1,697.45 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.95x = 1,697.45 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.95x = 681,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,278.04/1,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.86

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