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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.96, 1,644.78 and 694.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.96, 1,644.78 and 694.55 is: 958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.96 : 1,644.78 = 694.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.96/1,644.78 = 694.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.96x = 1,644.78 × 694.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.96x = 1,142,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,386.06/1,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.41

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