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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.41, 1,644.15 and 694.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.41, 1,644.15 and 694.07 is: 957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.41 : 1,644.15 = 694.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.41/1,644.15 = 694.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.41x = 1,644.15 × 694.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.41x = 1,141,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,151.83/1,191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.82

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