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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.76, 1,737.90 and 697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.76, 1,737.90 and 697.04 is: 1,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.76 : 1,737.90 = 697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.76/1,737.90 = 697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.76x = 1,737.90 × 697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.76x = 1,211,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,385.82/1,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.51

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