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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.94, 1,696.52 and 643.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.94, 1,696.52 and 643.51 is: 964.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.94 : 1,696.52 = 643.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.94/1,696.52 = 643.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.94x = 1,696.52 × 643.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.94x = 1,091,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,724.37/1,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.47

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