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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.93, 1,693.78 and 697.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.93, 1,693.78 and 697.82 is: 1,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.93 : 1,693.78 = 697.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.93/1,693.78 = 697.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.93x = 1,693.78 × 697.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.93x = 1,181,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,953.56/1,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.90

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