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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.78, 1,695.56 and 668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.78, 1,695.56 and 668.18 is: 1,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.78 : 1,695.56 = 668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.78/1,695.56 = 668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.78x = 1,695.56 × 668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.78x = 1,132,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,927.46/1,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.01

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