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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.44, 1,694.02 and 642.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.44, 1,694.02 and 642.46 is: 962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.44 : 1,694.02 = 642.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.44/1,694.02 = 642.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.44x = 1,694.02 × 642.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.44x = 1,088,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,340.09/1,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.76

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