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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.01, 1,694.46 and 685.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.01, 1,694.46 and 685.74 is: 1,028.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.01 : 1,694.46 = 685.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.01/1,694.46 = 685.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.01x = 1,694.46 × 685.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.01x = 1,161,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,959.00/1,130.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.27

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