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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.66, 1,698.17 and 669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.66, 1,698.17 and 669.83 is: 1,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.66 : 1,698.17 = 669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.66/1,698.17 = 669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.66x = 1,698.17 × 669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.66x = 1,137,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,473.37/1,131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.14

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