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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.96, 1,732.60 and 693.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.96, 1,732.60 and 693.48 is: 1,039.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.96 : 1,732.60 = 693.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.96/1,732.60 = 693.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.96x = 1,732.60 × 693.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.96x = 1,201,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,523.45/1,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.42

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