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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.95, 1,697.07 and 576.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.95, 1,697.07 and 576.74 is: 864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.95 : 1,697.07 = 576.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.95/1,697.07 = 576.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.95x = 1,697.07 × 576.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.95x = 978,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,768.15/1,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.67

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