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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.64, 1,604.48 and 690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.64, 1,604.48 and 690.56 is: 952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.64 : 1,604.48 = 690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.64/1,604.48 = 690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.64x = 1,604.48 × 690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.64x = 1,107,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,989.71/1,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.99

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