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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.34, 1,536.82 and 693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.34, 1,536.82 and 693.76 is: 957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.34 : 1,536.82 = 693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.34/1,536.82 = 693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.34x = 1,536.82 × 693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.34x = 1,066,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,184.24/1,113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.64

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