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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101, 1,651.64 and 690.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101, 1,651.64 and 690.17 is: 1,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101 : 1,651.64 = 690.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101/1,651.64 = 690.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101x = 1,651.64 × 690.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101x = 1,139,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,900.67/1,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.33

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