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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.68, 1,697.64 and 1,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.68, 1,697.64 and 1,038.64 is: 1,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.68 : 1,697.64 = 1,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.68/1,697.64 = 1,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.68x = 1,697.64 × 1,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.68x = 1,763,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,236.81/1,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.32

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