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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.43, 1,773.75 and 696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.43, 1,773.75 and 696.80 is: 1,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.43 : 1,773.75 = 696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.43/1,773.75 = 696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.43x = 1,773.75 × 696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.43x = 1,235,949
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,949/1,183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.38

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