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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.65, 1,731.30 and 691.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.65, 1,731.30 and 691.35 is: 1,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.65 : 1,731.30 = 691.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.65/1,731.30 = 691.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.65x = 1,731.30 × 691.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.65x = 1,196,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,934.26/1,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.42

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