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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.32, 1,782.30 and 694.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.32, 1,782.30 and 694.95 is: 1,042.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.32 : 1,782.30 = 694.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.32/1,782.30 = 694.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.32x = 1,782.30 × 694.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.32x = 1,238,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,615.58/1,188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.33

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