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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.58, 1,693.83 and 760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.58, 1,693.83 and 760.66 is: 1,138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.58 : 1,693.83 = 760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.58/1,693.83 = 760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.58x = 1,693.83 × 760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.58x = 1,288,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,428.73/1,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.61

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