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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.98, 1,563.40 and 690.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.98, 1,563.40 and 690.78 is: 953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.98 : 1,563.40 = 690.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.98/1,563.40 = 690.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.98x = 1,563.40 × 690.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.98x = 1,079,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,965.45/1,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.21

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