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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.48, 1,605.50 and 691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.48, 1,605.50 and 691.34 is: 953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.48 : 1,605.50 = 691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.48/1,605.50 = 691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.48x = 1,605.50 × 691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.48x = 1,109,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,941.37/1,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.98

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