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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.37, 1,563.02 and 690.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.37, 1,563.02 and 690.26 is: 952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.37 : 1,563.02 = 690.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.37/1,563.02 = 690.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.37x = 1,563.02 × 690.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.37x = 1,078,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,895.82/1,132.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.77

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