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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.83, 1,643.35 and 693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.83, 1,643.35 and 693.76 is: 957.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.83 : 1,643.35 = 693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.83/1,643.35 = 693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.83x = 1,643.35 × 693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.83x = 1,140,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,090.50/1,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.39

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