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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.69, 1,776.84 and 690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.69, 1,776.84 and 690.63 is: 1,036.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.69 : 1,776.84 = 690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.69/1,776.84 = 690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.69x = 1,776.84 × 690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.69x = 1,227,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,139.01/1,183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.71

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