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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.92, 1,700.28 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.92, 1,700.28 and 646.20 is: 969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.92 : 1,700.28 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.92/1,700.28 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.92x = 1,700.28 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.92x = 1,098,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,720.94/1,132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.81

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