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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.03, 1,697.23 and 555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.03, 1,697.23 and 555.31 is: 832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.03 : 1,697.23 = 555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.03/1,697.23 = 555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.03x = 1,697.23 × 555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.03x = 942,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,488.79/1,132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.57

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