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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.29, 1,562.85 and 690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.29, 1,562.85 and 690.50 is: 953.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.29 : 1,562.85 = 690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.29/1,562.85 = 690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.29x = 1,562.85 × 690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.29x = 1,079,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,151.83/1,132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.07

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