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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.84, 1,696.33 and 645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.84, 1,696.33 and 645.16 is: 966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.84 : 1,696.33 = 645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.84/1,696.33 = 645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.84x = 1,696.33 × 645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.84x = 1,094,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,404.26/1,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.92

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