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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.03, 1,609.32 and 693.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.03, 1,609.32 and 693.95 is: 957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.03 : 1,609.32 = 693.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.03/1,609.32 = 693.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.03x = 1,609.32 × 693.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.03x = 1,116,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,787.61/1,166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.77

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