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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.08, 1,697.31 and 438.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.08, 1,697.31 and 438.15 is: 656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.08 : 1,697.31 = 438.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.08/1,697.31 = 438.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.08x = 1,697.31 × 438.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.08x = 743,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,676.38/1,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.91

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