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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.33, 1,690.88 and 543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.33, 1,690.88 and 543.15 is: 813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.33 : 1,690.88 = 543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.33/1,690.88 = 543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.33x = 1,690.88 × 543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.33x = 918,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,398.76/1,128.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.95

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