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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.99, 1,697.99 and 645.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.99, 1,697.99 and 645.41 is: 968.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.99 : 1,697.99 = 645.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.99/1,697.99 = 645.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.99x = 1,697.99 × 645.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.99x = 1,095,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,888.01/1,131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.11

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