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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.27, 1,788.41 and 697.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.27, 1,788.41 and 697.47 is: 1,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.27 : 1,788.41 = 697.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.27/1,788.41 = 697.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.27x = 1,788.41 × 697.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.27x = 1,247,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,362.32/1,192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.21

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