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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.73, 1,768.90 and 691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.73, 1,768.90 and 691.75 is: 1,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.73 : 1,768.90 = 691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.73/1,768.90 = 691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.73x = 1,768.90 × 691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.73x = 1,223,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,636.58/1,179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.22

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