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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.70, 1,774.94 and 690.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.70, 1,774.94 and 690.26 is: 1,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.70 : 1,774.94 = 690.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.70/1,774.94 = 690.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.70x = 1,774.94 × 690.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.70x = 1,225,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,176.25/1,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.04

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