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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.65, 1,702.77 and 648.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.65, 1,702.77 and 648.03 is: 971.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.65 : 1,702.77 = 648.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.65/1,702.77 = 648.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.65x = 1,702.77 × 648.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.65x = 1,103,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,446.04/1,135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.64

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