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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.43, 1,603.62 and 690.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.43, 1,603.62 and 690.34 is: 952.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.43 : 1,603.62 = 690.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.43/1,603.62 = 690.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.43x = 1,603.62 × 690.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.43x = 1,107,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,035.01/1,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.35

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