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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.83, 1,771.28 and 693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.83, 1,771.28 and 693.55 is: 1,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.83 : 1,771.28 = 693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.83/1,771.28 = 693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.83x = 1,771.28 × 693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.83x = 1,228,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,465.95/1,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.34

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