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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.82, 1,782.60 and 695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.82, 1,782.60 and 695.39 is: 1,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.82 : 1,782.60 = 695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.82/1,782.60 = 695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.82x = 1,782.60 × 695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.82x = 1,239,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,606.67/1,188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.72

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