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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.32, 1,604.80 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.32, 1,604.80 and 691 is: 953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.32 : 1,604.80 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.32/1,604.80 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.32x = 1,604.80 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.32x = 1,108,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,916.80/1,163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.23

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