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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.34, 1,776.30 and 696.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.34, 1,776.30 and 696.82 is: 1,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.34 : 1,776.30 = 696.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.34/1,776.30 = 696.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.34x = 1,776.30 × 696.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.34x = 1,237,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,761.37/1,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.11

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