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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.42, 1,740.77 and 693.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.42, 1,740.77 and 693.17 is: 1,037.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.42 : 1,740.77 = 693.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.42/1,740.77 = 693.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.42x = 1,740.77 × 693.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.42x = 1,206,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,646.08/1,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.16

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