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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.96, 1,643.37 and 693.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.96, 1,643.37 and 693.69 is: 957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.96 : 1,643.37 = 693.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.96/1,643.37 = 693.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.96x = 1,643.37 × 693.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.96x = 1,139,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,989.34/1,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.20

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