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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.58, 1,645.72 and 695.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.58, 1,645.72 and 695.31 is: 959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.58 : 1,645.72 = 695.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.58/1,645.72 = 695.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.58x = 1,645.72 × 695.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.58x = 1,144,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,285.57/1,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.50

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