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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.90, 1,700.70 and 639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.90, 1,700.70 and 639.70 is: 960.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.90 : 1,700.70 = 639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.90/1,700.70 = 639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.90x = 1,700.70 × 639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.90x = 1,087,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,937.79/1,132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.31

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