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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.92, 1,602.78 and 695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.92, 1,602.78 and 695.90 is: 959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.92 : 1,602.78 = 695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.92/1,602.78 = 695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.92x = 1,602.78 × 695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.92x = 1,115,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,374.60/1,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.94

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