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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.79, 1,562.91 and 690.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.79, 1,562.91 and 690.23 is: 952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.79 : 1,562.91 = 690.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.79/1,562.91 = 690.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.79x = 1,562.91 × 690.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.79x = 1,078,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,759.55/1,132.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.30

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