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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.54, 1,603.77 and 690.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.54, 1,603.77 and 690.17 is: 952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.54 : 1,603.77 = 690.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.54/1,603.77 = 690.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.54x = 1,603.77 × 690.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.54x = 1,106,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,873.94/1,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.12

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