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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.26, 1,698.52 and 693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.26, 1,698.52 and 693.30 is: 1,040.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.26 : 1,698.52 = 693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.26/1,698.52 = 693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.26x = 1,698.52 × 693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.26x = 1,177,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,583.92/1,132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.03

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