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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.97, 1,642.75 and 693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.97, 1,642.75 and 693.14 is: 956.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.97 : 1,642.75 = 693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.97/1,642.75 = 693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.97x = 1,642.75 × 693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.97x = 1,138,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,645.79/1,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.07

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