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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.55, 1,697.76 and 699.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.55, 1,697.76 and 699.93 is: 1,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.55 : 1,697.76 = 699.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.55/1,697.76 = 699.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.55x = 1,697.76 × 699.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.55x = 1,188,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,313.16/1,133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.31

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