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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.49, 1,686.65 and 1,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.49, 1,686.65 and 1,069.93 is: 1,594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.49 : 1,686.65 = 1,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.49/1,686.65 = 1,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.49x = 1,686.65 × 1,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.49x = 1,804,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,597.43/1,131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.89

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