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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.49, 1,696.14 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.49, 1,696.14 and 643.68 is: 965.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.49 : 1,696.14 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.49/1,696.14 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.49x = 1,696.14 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.49x = 1,091,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,771.40/1,130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.75

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