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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.24, 1,695.70 and 668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.24, 1,695.70 and 668.93 is: 1,002.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.24 : 1,695.70 = 668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.24/1,695.70 = 668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.24x = 1,695.70 × 668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.24x = 1,134,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,304.60/1,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.71

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