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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.02, 1,696.26 and 546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.02, 1,696.26 and 546.02 is: 818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.02 : 1,696.26 = 546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.02/1,696.26 = 546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.02x = 1,696.26 × 546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.02x = 926,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,191.89/1,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.90

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