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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.68, 1,772.63 and 696.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.68, 1,772.63 and 696.05 is: 1,043.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.68 : 1,772.63 = 696.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.68/1,772.63 = 696.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.68x = 1,772.63 × 696.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.68x = 1,233,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,835.63/1,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.25

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