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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.98, 1,644.87 and 694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.98, 1,644.87 and 694.67 is: 958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.98 : 1,644.87 = 694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.98/1,644.87 = 694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.98x = 1,644.87 × 694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.98x = 1,142,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,641.84/1,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.61

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