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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.76, 1,770.20 and 693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.76, 1,770.20 and 693.34 is: 1,038.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.76 : 1,770.20 = 693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.76/1,770.20 = 693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.76x = 1,770.20 × 693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.76x = 1,227,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,350.47/1,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.58

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