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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.21, 1,727.71 and 690.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.21, 1,727.71 and 690.51 is: 1,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.21 : 1,727.71 = 690.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.21/1,727.71 = 690.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.21x = 1,727.71 × 690.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.21x = 1,193,001.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,001.03/1,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.40

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