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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.40, 1,774.47 and 697.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.40, 1,774.47 and 697.18 is: 1,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.40 : 1,774.47 = 697.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.40/1,774.47 = 697.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.40x = 1,774.47 × 697.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.40x = 1,237,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,124.60/1,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.52

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