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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.76, 1,728.78 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.76, 1,728.78 and 691.32 is: 1,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.76 : 1,728.78 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.76/1,728.78 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.76x = 1,728.78 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.76x = 1,195,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,140.19/1,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.87

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