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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,772.44 and 694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,772.44 and 694.02 is: 1,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,772.44 = 694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,772.44 = 694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,772.44 × 694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 1,230,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,108.81/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.45

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