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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.72, 1,643.12 and 693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.72, 1,643.12 and 693.28 is: 956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.72 : 1,643.12 = 693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.72/1,643.12 = 693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.72x = 1,643.12 × 693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.72x = 1,139,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,143.42/1,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.68

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