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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.62, 1,643.25 and 693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.62, 1,643.25 and 693.34 is: 956.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.62 : 1,643.25 = 693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.62/1,643.25 = 693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.62x = 1,643.25 × 693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.62x = 1,139,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,330.96/1,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.92

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