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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.68, 1,536.44 and 693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.68, 1,536.44 and 693.90 is: 957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.68 : 1,536.44 = 693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.68/1,536.44 = 693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.68x = 1,536.44 × 693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.68x = 1,066,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,132.25/1,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.30

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