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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.57, 1,783.74 and 696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.57, 1,783.74 and 696.94 is: 1,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.57 : 1,783.74 = 696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.57/1,783.74 = 696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.57x = 1,783.74 × 696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.57x = 1,243,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,147.35/1,189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.04

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