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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.51, 1,643.06 and 693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.51, 1,643.06 and 693.16 is: 956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.51 : 1,643.06 = 693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.51/1,643.06 = 693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.51x = 1,643.06 × 693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.51x = 1,138,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,899.15/1,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.65

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