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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.30, 1,696.95 and 645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.30, 1,696.95 and 645.30 is: 967.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.30 : 1,696.95 = 645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.30/1,696.95 = 645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.30x = 1,696.95 × 645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.30x = 1,095,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,041.84/1,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.95

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