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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.68, 1,696.80 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.68, 1,696.80 and 554.24 is: 831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.68 : 1,696.80 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.68/1,696.80 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.68x = 1,696.80 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.68x = 940,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,434.43/1,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.01

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