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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.40, 1,652 and 689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.40, 1,652 and 689.12 is: 1,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.40 : 1,652 = 689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.40/1,652 = 689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.40x = 1,652 × 689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.40x = 1,138,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,426.24/1,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.62

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