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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.22, 1,644.14 and 693.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.22, 1,644.14 and 693.78 is: 957.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.22 : 1,644.14 = 693.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.22/1,644.14 = 693.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.22x = 1,644.14 × 693.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.22x = 1,140,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,667.98/1,191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.56

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