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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.83, 1,604.84 and 690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.83, 1,604.84 and 690.84 is: 953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.83 : 1,604.84 = 690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.83/1,604.84 = 690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.83x = 1,604.84 × 690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.83x = 1,108,687.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,687.67/1,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.44

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