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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.84, 1,576.02 and 693.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.84, 1,576.02 and 693.91 is: 957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.84 : 1,576.02 = 693.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.84/1,576.02 = 693.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.84x = 1,576.02 × 693.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.84x = 1,093,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,616.04/1,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.77

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