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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.58, 1,644.71 and 694.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.58, 1,644.71 and 694.37 is: 958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.58 : 1,644.71 = 694.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.58/1,644.71 = 694.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.58x = 1,644.71 × 694.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.58x = 1,142,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,037.92/1,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.43

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