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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.71, 1,693.88 and 696.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.71, 1,693.88 and 696.17 is: 1,044.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.71 : 1,693.88 = 696.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.71/1,693.88 = 696.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.71x = 1,693.88 × 696.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.71x = 1,179,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,228.44/1,128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.76

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