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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.98, 1,644.90 and 694.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.98, 1,644.90 and 694.64 is: 958.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.98 : 1,644.90 = 694.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.98/1,644.90 = 694.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.98x = 1,644.90 × 694.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.98x = 1,142,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,613.34/1,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.58

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