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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.13, 1,698.45 and 701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.13, 1,698.45 and 701.02 is: 1,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.13 : 1,698.45 = 701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.13/1,698.45 = 701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.13x = 1,698.45 × 701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.13x = 1,190,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,647.42/1,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.62

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