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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.16, 1,691.97 and 945.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.16, 1,691.97 and 945.64 is: 1,418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.16 : 1,691.97 = 945.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.16/1,691.97 = 945.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.16x = 1,691.97 × 945.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.16x = 1,599,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,994.51/1,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.23

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