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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.98, 1,697.40 and 401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.98, 1,697.40 and 401.45 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.98 : 1,697.40 = 401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.98/1,697.40 = 401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.98x = 1,697.40 × 401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.98x = 681,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,412.74/1,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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