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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.44, 1,606.68 and 692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.44, 1,606.68 and 692.32 is: 955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.44 : 1,606.68 = 692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.44/1,606.68 = 692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.44x = 1,606.68 × 692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.44x = 1,112,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,336.70/1,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.25

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