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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.37, 1,646.75 and 696.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.37, 1,646.75 and 696.05 is: 960.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.37 : 1,646.75 = 696.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.37/1,646.75 = 696.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.37x = 1,646.75 × 696.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.37x = 1,146,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,225.37/1,193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.49

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