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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.98, 1,784.40 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.98, 1,784.40 and 696.52 is: 1,044.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.98 : 1,784.40 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.98/1,784.40 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.98x = 1,784.40 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.98x = 1,242,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,870.29/1,189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.45

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