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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.52, 1,495.02 and 691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.52, 1,495.02 and 691.12 is: 953.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.52 : 1,495.02 = 691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.52/1,495.02 = 691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.52x = 1,495.02 × 691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.52x = 1,033,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,238.22/1,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.59

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