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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.08, 1,771.56 and 695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.08, 1,771.56 and 695.88 is: 1,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.08 : 1,771.56 = 695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.08/1,771.56 = 695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.08x = 1,771.56 × 695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.08x = 1,232,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,793.17/1,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.02

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