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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.76, 1,596.36 and 691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.76, 1,596.36 and 691.28 is: 953.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.76 : 1,596.36 = 691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.76/1,596.36 = 691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.76x = 1,596.36 × 691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.76x = 1,103,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,531.74/1,156.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.99

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