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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.64, 1,771.52 and 694.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.64, 1,771.52 and 694.51 is: 1,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.64 : 1,771.52 = 694.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.64/1,771.52 = 694.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.64x = 1,771.52 × 694.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.64x = 1,230,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,338.36/1,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.33

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