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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.15, 1,775.59 and 697.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.15, 1,775.59 and 697.93 is: 1,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.15 : 1,775.59 = 697.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.15/1,775.59 = 697.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.15x = 1,775.59 × 697.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.15x = 1,239,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,237.53/1,185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.64

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