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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.94, 1,563.72 and 691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.94, 1,563.72 and 691.04 is: 953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.94 : 1,563.72 = 691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.94/1,563.72 = 691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.94x = 1,563.72 × 691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.94x = 1,080,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,593.07/1,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.80

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