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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.63, 1,644.50 and 694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.63, 1,644.50 and 694.19 is: 958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.63 : 1,644.50 = 694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.63/1,644.50 = 694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.63x = 1,644.50 × 694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.63x = 1,141,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,601.30/1,191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.01

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