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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.26, 1,696.02 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.26, 1,696.02 and 545.96 is: 818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.26 : 1,696.02 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.26/1,696.02 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.26x = 1,696.02 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.26x = 925,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,959.08/1,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.52

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