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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.98, 1,696.91 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.98, 1,696.91 and 438.44 is: 657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.98 : 1,696.91 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.98/1,696.91 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.98x = 1,696.91 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.98x = 743,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,982.54/1,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.24

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