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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.44, 1,741.89 and 693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.44, 1,741.89 and 693.04 is: 1,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.44 : 1,741.89 = 693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.44/1,741.89 = 693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.44x = 1,741.89 × 693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.44x = 1,207,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,207.33/1,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.41

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