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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.76, 1,769.94 and 693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.76, 1,769.94 and 693.22 is: 1,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.76 : 1,769.94 = 693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.76/1,769.94 = 693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.76x = 1,769.94 × 693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.76x = 1,226,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,957.81/1,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.01

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