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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.76, 1,780.38 and 697.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.76, 1,780.38 and 697.95 is: 1,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.76 : 1,780.38 = 697.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.76/1,780.38 = 697.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.76x = 1,780.38 × 697.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.76x = 1,242,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,616.22/1,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.83

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