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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.34, 1,763.57 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.34, 1,763.57 and 690.12 is: 1,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.34 : 1,763.57 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.34/1,763.57 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.34x = 1,763.57 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.34x = 1,217,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,076.65/1,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.76

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