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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.44, 1,696.84 and 546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.44, 1,696.84 and 546.08 is: 818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.44 : 1,696.84 = 546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.44/1,696.84 = 546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.44x = 1,696.84 × 546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.44x = 926,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,610.39/1,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.97

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