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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.91, 1,644.93 and 694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.91, 1,644.93 and 694.70 is: 958.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.91 : 1,644.93 = 694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.91/1,644.93 = 694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.91x = 1,644.93 × 694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.91x = 1,142,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,732.87/1,191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.74

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