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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.62, 1,697.79 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.62, 1,697.79 and 554.18 is: 831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.62 : 1,697.79 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.62/1,697.79 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.62x = 1,697.79 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.62x = 940,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,881.26/1,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.45

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