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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.56, 1,562.66 and 690.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.56, 1,562.66 and 690.44 is: 952.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.56 : 1,562.66 = 690.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.56/1,562.66 = 690.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.56x = 1,562.66 × 690.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.56x = 1,078,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,922.97/1,132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.64

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