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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.11, 1,696.23 and 454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.11, 1,696.23 and 454.71 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.11 : 1,696.23 = 454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.11/1,696.23 = 454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.11x = 1,696.23 × 454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.11x = 771,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,292.74/1,131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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