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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.95, 1,643.67 and 693.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.95, 1,643.67 and 693.74 is: 957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.95 : 1,643.67 = 693.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.95/1,643.67 = 693.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.95x = 1,643.67 × 693.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.95x = 1,140,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,289.42/1,190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.46

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