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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.53, 1,688.90 and 1,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.53, 1,688.90 and 1,091.52 is: 1,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.53 : 1,688.90 = 1,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.53/1,688.90 = 1,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.53x = 1,688.90 × 1,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.53x = 1,843,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,462.67/1,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.74

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