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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.03, 1,643.52 and 693.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.03, 1,643.52 and 693.69 is: 957.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.03 : 1,643.52 = 693.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.03/1,643.52 = 693.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.03x = 1,643.52 × 693.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.03x = 1,140,093.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,093.39/1,191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.23

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