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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.97, 1,644.13 and 694.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.97, 1,644.13 and 694.14 is: 957.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.97 : 1,644.13 = 694.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.97/1,644.13 = 694.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.97x = 1,644.13 × 694.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.97x = 1,141,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,256.40/1,191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.45

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