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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.94, 1,643.08 and 693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.94, 1,643.08 and 693.40 is: 956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.94 : 1,643.08 = 693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.94/1,643.08 = 693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.94x = 1,643.08 × 693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.94x = 1,139,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,311.67/1,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.65

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