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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.55, 1,696.15 and 643.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.55, 1,696.15 and 643.55 is: 964.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.55 : 1,696.15 = 643.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.55/1,696.15 = 643.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.55x = 1,696.15 × 643.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.55x = 1,091,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,559.96/1,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.66

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