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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.31, 1,604.88 and 697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.31, 1,604.88 and 697.56 is: 962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.31 : 1,604.88 = 697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.31/1,604.88 = 697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.31x = 1,604.88 × 697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.31x = 1,119,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,500.09/1,163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.34

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