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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.36, 1,769.76 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.36, 1,769.76 and 693.36 is: 1,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.36 : 1,769.76 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.36/1,769.76 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.36x = 1,769.76 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.36x = 1,227,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,080.79/1,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.46

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