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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.40, 1,769.72 and 693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.40, 1,769.72 and 693.40 is: 1,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.40 : 1,769.72 = 693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.40/1,769.72 = 693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.40x = 1,769.72 × 693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.40x = 1,227,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,123.85/1,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.46

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