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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.76, 1,609.89 and 694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.76, 1,609.89 and 694.68 is: 958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.76 : 1,609.89 = 694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.76/1,609.89 = 694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.76x = 1,609.89 × 694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.76x = 1,118,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,358.39/1,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.52

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