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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.60, 1,694.70 and 1,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.60, 1,694.70 and 1,105.68 is: 1,655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.60 : 1,694.70 = 1,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.60/1,694.70 = 1,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.60x = 1,694.70 × 1,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.60x = 1,873,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,795.90/1,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.88

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