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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.76, 1,698.36 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.76, 1,698.36 and 554.32 is: 831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.76 : 1,698.36 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.76/1,698.36 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.76x = 1,698.36 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.76x = 941,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,434.92/1,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.83

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