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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.81, 1,533.34 and 691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.81, 1,533.34 and 691.73 is: 953.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.81 : 1,533.34 = 691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.81/1,533.34 = 691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.81x = 1,533.34 × 691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.81x = 1,060,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,657.28/1,111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.99

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