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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.40, 1,697.40 and 1,022.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.40, 1,697.40 and 1,022.96 is: 1,534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.40 : 1,697.40 = 1,022.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.40/1,697.40 = 1,022.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.40x = 1,697.40 × 1,022.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.40x = 1,736,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,372.30/1,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.71

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