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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.15, 1,697.30 and 546.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.15, 1,697.30 and 546.65 is: 820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.15 : 1,697.30 = 546.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.15/1,697.30 = 546.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.15x = 1,697.30 × 546.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.15x = 927,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,817.83/1,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.24

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