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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.88, 1,606.80 and 699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.88, 1,606.80 and 699.04 is: 964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.88 : 1,606.80 = 699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.88/1,606.80 = 699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.88x = 1,606.80 × 699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.88x = 1,123,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,217.47/1,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.23

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