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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.52, 1,605.15 and 697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.52, 1,605.15 and 697.50 is: 962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.52 : 1,605.15 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.52/1,605.15 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.52x = 1,605.15 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.52x = 1,119,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,592.13/1,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.25

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