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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.29, 1,784.99 and 696.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.29, 1,784.99 and 696.87 is: 1,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.29 : 1,784.99 = 696.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.29/1,784.99 = 696.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.29x = 1,784.99 × 696.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.29x = 1,243,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,897.06/1,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.04

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