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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.68, 1,694.94 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.68, 1,694.94 and 545.32 is: 817.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.68 : 1,694.94 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.68/1,694.94 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.68x = 1,694.94 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.68x = 924,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,284.68/1,130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.46

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