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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.88, 1,564.38 and 691.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.88, 1,564.38 and 691.62 is: 954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.88 : 1,564.38 = 691.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.88/1,564.38 = 691.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.88x = 1,564.38 × 691.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.88x = 1,081,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,956.50/1,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.21

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