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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.32, 1,694.28 and 697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.32, 1,694.28 and 697.16 is: 1,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.32 : 1,694.28 = 697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.32/1,694.28 = 697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.32x = 1,694.28 × 697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.32x = 1,181,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,184.24/1,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.08

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