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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.47, 1,643.73 and 693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.47, 1,643.73 and 693.86 is: 957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.47 : 1,643.73 = 693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.47/1,643.73 = 693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.47x = 1,643.73 × 693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.47x = 1,140,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,518.50/1,191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.24

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