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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.84, 1,695.28 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.84, 1,695.28 and 553.52 is: 829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.84 : 1,695.28 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.84/1,695.28 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.84x = 1,695.28 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.84x = 938,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,371.39/1,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.07

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