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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.66, 1,562.77 and 690.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.66, 1,562.77 and 690.74 is: 953.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.66 : 1,562.77 = 690.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.66/1,562.77 = 690.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.66x = 1,562.77 × 690.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.66x = 1,079,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,467.75/1,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.04

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