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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.62, 1,766.66 and 693.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.62, 1,766.66 and 693.01 is: 1,037.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.62 : 1,766.66 = 693.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.62/1,766.66 = 693.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.62x = 1,766.66 × 693.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.62x = 1,224,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,320.66/1,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.89

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