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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.56, 1,696.17 and 671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.56, 1,696.17 and 671.56 is: 1,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.56 : 1,696.17 = 671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.56/1,696.17 = 671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.56x = 1,696.17 × 671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.56x = 1,139,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,079.93/1,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.87

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