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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.52, 1,775.68 and 696.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.52, 1,775.68 and 696.98 is: 1,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.52 : 1,775.68 = 696.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.52/1,775.68 = 696.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.52x = 1,775.68 × 696.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.52x = 1,237,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,613.45/1,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.71

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