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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.94, 1,698.01 and 644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.94, 1,698.01 and 644.51 is: 965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.94 : 1,698.01 = 644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.94/1,698.01 = 644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.94x = 1,698.01 × 644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.94x = 1,094,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,384.43/1,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.97

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