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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.76, 1,774.70 and 696.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.76, 1,774.70 and 696.34 is: 1,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.76 : 1,774.70 = 696.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.76/1,774.70 = 696.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.76x = 1,774.70 × 696.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.76x = 1,235,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,794.60/1,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.08

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