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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.26, 1,606.34 and 692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.26, 1,606.34 and 692.14 is: 954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.26 : 1,606.34 = 692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.26/1,606.34 = 692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.26x = 1,606.34 × 692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.26x = 1,111,812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,812.17/1,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.95

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