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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.80, 1,774.20 and 695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.80, 1,774.20 and 695.28 is: 1,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.80 : 1,774.20 = 695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.80/1,774.20 = 695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.80x = 1,774.20 × 695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.80x = 1,233,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,575.04/1,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.93

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