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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.28, 1,696.89 and 546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.28, 1,696.89 and 546.11 is: 819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.28 : 1,696.89 = 546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.28/1,696.89 = 546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.28x = 1,696.89 × 546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.28x = 926,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,683.92/1,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.14

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