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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.98, 1,785.95 and 697.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.98, 1,785.95 and 697.91 is: 1,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.98 : 1,785.95 = 697.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.98/1,785.95 = 697.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.98x = 1,785.95 × 697.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.98x = 1,246,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,428.87/1,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.56

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