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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.98, 1,697.83 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.98, 1,697.83 and 352.49 is: 528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.98 : 1,697.83 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.98/1,697.83 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.98x = 1,697.83 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.98x = 598,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,458.73/1,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.69

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