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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.17, 1,694.41 and 544.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.17, 1,694.41 and 544.43 is: 815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.17 : 1,694.41 = 544.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.17/1,694.41 = 544.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.17x = 1,694.41 × 544.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.17x = 922,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,492.13/1,131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.52

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