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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.76, 1,604.63 and 691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.76, 1,604.63 and 691.04 is: 953.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.76 : 1,604.63 = 691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.76/1,604.63 = 691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.76x = 1,604.63 × 691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.76x = 1,108,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,860.06/1,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.65

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