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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.55, 1,729.06 and 693.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.55, 1,729.06 and 693.61 is: 1,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.55 : 1,729.06 = 693.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.55/1,729.06 = 693.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.55x = 1,729.06 × 693.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.55x = 1,199,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,282.93/1,155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.85

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