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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.95, 1,653.31 and 690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.95, 1,653.31 and 690.60 is: 1,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.95 : 1,653.31 = 690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.95/1,653.31 = 690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.95x = 1,653.31 × 690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.95x = 1,141,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,775.89/1,101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.14

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