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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.84, 1,696.32 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.84, 1,696.32 and 618.24 is: 926.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.84 : 1,696.32 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.84/1,696.32 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.84x = 1,696.32 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.84x = 1,048,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,732.88/1,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.57

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