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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.14, 1,652.31 and 691.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.14, 1,652.31 and 691.48 is: 1,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.14 : 1,652.31 = 691.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.14/1,652.31 = 691.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.14x = 1,652.31 × 691.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.14x = 1,142,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,535.19/1,103.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.71

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