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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.76, 1,779 and 697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.76, 1,779 and 697.04 is: 1,047.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.76 : 1,779 = 697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.76/1,779 = 697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.76x = 1,779 × 697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.76x = 1,240,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,034.16/1,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.54

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