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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.34, 1,646.76 and 696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.34, 1,646.76 and 696 is: 960.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.34 : 1,646.76 = 696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.34/1,646.76 = 696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.34x = 1,646.76 × 696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.34x = 1,146,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,144.96/1,193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.45

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