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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.24, 1,603.67 and 690.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.24, 1,603.67 and 690.01 is: 952.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.24 : 1,603.67 = 690.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.24/1,603.67 = 690.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.24x = 1,603.67 × 690.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.24x = 1,106,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,550.06/1,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.08

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