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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.61, 1,696.98 and 455.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.61, 1,696.98 and 455.21 is: 682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.61 : 1,696.98 = 455.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.61/1,696.98 = 455.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.61x = 1,696.98 × 455.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.61x = 772,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,482.27/1,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.64

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