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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.43, 1,694.02 and 642.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.43, 1,694.02 and 642.45 is: 962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.43 : 1,694.02 = 642.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.43/1,694.02 = 642.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.43x = 1,694.02 × 642.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.43x = 1,088,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,323.15/1,130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.75

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