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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.34, 1,612.96 and 696.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.34, 1,612.96 and 696.93 is: 961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.34 : 1,612.96 = 696.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.34/1,612.96 = 696.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.34x = 1,612.96 × 696.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.34x = 1,124,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,120.88/1,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.33

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