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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.93, 1,699.41 and 696.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.93, 1,699.41 and 696.97 is: 1,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.93 : 1,699.41 = 696.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.93/1,699.41 = 696.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.93x = 1,699.41 × 696.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.93x = 1,184,447.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,447.31/1,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.47

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