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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.07, 1,612.61 and 696.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.07, 1,612.61 and 696.66 is: 960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.07 : 1,612.61 = 696.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.07/1,612.61 = 696.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.07x = 1,612.61 × 696.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.07x = 1,123,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,429.34/1,169.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.96

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