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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.58, 1,644.42 and 694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.58, 1,644.42 and 694.36 is: 958.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.58 : 1,644.42 = 694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.58/1,644.42 = 694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.58x = 1,644.42 × 694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.58x = 1,141,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,819.47/1,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.24

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