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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.64, 1,605.78 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.64, 1,605.78 and 697.92 is: 963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.64 : 1,605.78 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.64/1,605.78 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.64x = 1,605.78 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.64x = 1,120,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,705.98/1,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.10

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