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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.83, 1,563.30 and 690.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.83, 1,563.30 and 690.75 is: 953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.83 : 1,563.30 = 690.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.83/1,563.30 = 690.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.83x = 1,563.30 × 690.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.83x = 1,079,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,849.48/1,132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.23

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