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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.05, 1,689.07 and 993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.05, 1,689.07 and 993.54 is: 1,482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.05 : 1,689.07 = 993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.05/1,689.07 = 993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.05x = 1,689.07 × 993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.05x = 1,678,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,158.61/1,132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.41

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