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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.16, 1,604.61 and 697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.16, 1,604.61 and 697.14 is: 961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.16 : 1,604.61 = 697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.16/1,604.61 = 697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.16x = 1,604.61 × 697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.16x = 1,118,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,637.82/1,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.72

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