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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.64, 1,534.81 and 693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.64, 1,534.81 and 693.06 is: 956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.64 : 1,534.81 = 693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.64/1,534.81 = 693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.64x = 1,534.81 × 693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.64x = 1,063,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,715.42/1,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.03

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