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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.15, 1,695.31 and 644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.15, 1,695.31 and 644.48 is: 965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.15 : 1,695.31 = 644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.15/1,695.31 = 644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.15x = 1,695.31 × 644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.15x = 1,092,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,581.69/1,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.90

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