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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.59, 1,695.26 and 644.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.59, 1,695.26 and 644.99 is: 966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.59 : 1,695.26 = 644.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.59/1,695.26 = 644.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.59x = 1,695.26 × 644.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.59x = 1,093,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,414.05/1,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.27

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