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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.99, 1,782.96 and 695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.99, 1,782.96 and 695.88 is: 1,043.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.99 : 1,782.96 = 695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.99/1,782.96 = 695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.99x = 1,782.96 × 695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.99x = 1,240,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,726.20/1,188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.51

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