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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.67, 1,604.48 and 690.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.67, 1,604.48 and 690.79 is: 953.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.67 : 1,604.48 = 690.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.67/1,604.48 = 690.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.67x = 1,604.48 × 690.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.67x = 1,108,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,347.26/1,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.28

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