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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.83, 1,644.88 and 694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.83, 1,644.88 and 694.62 is: 958.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.83 : 1,644.88 = 694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.83/1,644.88 = 694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.83x = 1,644.88 × 694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.83x = 1,142,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,566.55/1,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.67

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