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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.86, 1,696.70 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.86, 1,696.70 and 618.50 is: 927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.86 : 1,696.70 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.86/1,696.70 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.86x = 1,696.70 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.86x = 1,049,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,408.95/1,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.15

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