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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.31, 1,696.95 and 611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.31, 1,696.95 and 611.62 is: 916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.31 : 1,696.95 = 611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.31/1,696.95 = 611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.31x = 1,696.95 × 611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.31x = 1,037,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,884.32/1,132.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.61

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