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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.44, 1,727.61 and 691.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.44, 1,727.61 and 691.93 is: 1,035.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.44 : 1,727.61 = 691.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.44/1,727.61 = 691.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.44x = 1,727.61 × 691.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.44x = 1,195,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,385.19/1,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.47

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