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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.56, 1,782.24 and 695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.56, 1,782.24 and 695.94 is: 1,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.56 : 1,782.24 = 695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.56/1,782.24 = 695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.56x = 1,782.24 × 695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.56x = 1,240,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,322.81/1,188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.55

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