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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.43, 1,643.63 and 693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.43, 1,643.63 and 693.77 is: 957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.43 : 1,643.63 = 693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.43/1,643.63 = 693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.43x = 1,643.63 × 693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.43x = 1,140,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,303.37/1,191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.09

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