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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.09, 1,777.18 and 691.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.09, 1,777.18 and 691.99 is: 1,035.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.09 : 1,777.18 = 691.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.09/1,777.18 = 691.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.09x = 1,777.18 × 691.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.09x = 1,229,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,780.17/1,187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.96

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