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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.77, 1,562.15 and 689.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.77, 1,562.15 and 689.67 is: 951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.77 : 1,562.15 = 689.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.77/1,562.15 = 689.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.77x = 1,562.15 × 689.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.77x = 1,077,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,367.99/1,131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.93

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