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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.70, 1,603.94 and 690.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.70, 1,603.94 and 690.39 is: 952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.70 : 1,603.94 = 690.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.70/1,603.94 = 690.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.70x = 1,603.94 × 690.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.70x = 1,107,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,332.66/1,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.38

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