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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.70, 1,643.27 and 693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.70, 1,643.27 and 693.50 is: 957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.70 : 1,643.27 = 693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.70/1,643.27 = 693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.70x = 1,643.27 × 693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.70x = 1,139,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,607.75/1,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.09

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