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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.74, 1,609.39 and 694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.74, 1,609.39 and 694.32 is: 957.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.74 : 1,609.39 = 694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.74/1,609.39 = 694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.74x = 1,609.39 × 694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.74x = 1,117,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,422.59/1,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.73

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