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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.98, 1,642.87 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.98, 1,642.87 and 693.56 is: 956.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.98 : 1,642.87 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.98/1,642.87 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.98x = 1,642.87 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.98x = 1,139,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,431.29/1,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.72

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