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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.20, 1,731.12 and 693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.20, 1,731.12 and 693.12 is: 1,038.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.20 : 1,731.12 = 693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.20/1,731.12 = 693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.20x = 1,731.12 × 693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.20x = 1,199,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,873.89/1,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.67

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