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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.62, 1,696.86 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.62, 1,696.86 and 554 is: 830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.62 : 1,696.86 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.62/1,696.86 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.62x = 1,696.86 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.62x = 940,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,060.44/1,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.72

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