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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.68, 1,727.64 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.68, 1,727.64 and 690.96 is: 1,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.68 : 1,727.64 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.68/1,727.64 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.68x = 1,727.64 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.68x = 1,193,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,730.13/1,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.72

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