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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.56, 1,698.71 and 645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.56, 1,698.71 and 645.60 is: 967.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.56 : 1,698.71 = 645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.56/1,698.71 = 645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.56x = 1,698.71 × 645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.56x = 1,096,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,687.18/1,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.48

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