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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.91, 1,658.75 and 693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.91, 1,658.75 and 693.80 is: 1,040.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.91 : 1,658.75 = 693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.91/1,658.75 = 693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.91x = 1,658.75 × 693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.91x = 1,150,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,840.75/1,105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.63

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