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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.61, 1,613.97 and 697.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.61, 1,613.97 and 697.47 is: 962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.61 : 1,613.97 = 697.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.61/1,613.97 = 697.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.61x = 1,613.97 × 697.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.61x = 1,125,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,695.66/1,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.45

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