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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.92, 1,726.62 and 691.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.92, 1,726.62 and 691.98 is: 1,035.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.92 : 1,726.62 = 691.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.92/1,726.62 = 691.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.92x = 1,726.62 × 691.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.92x = 1,194,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,786.51/1,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.42

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