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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.57, 1,646.97 and 696.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.57, 1,646.97 and 696.14 is: 960.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.57 : 1,646.97 = 696.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.57/1,646.97 = 696.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.57x = 1,646.97 × 696.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.57x = 1,146,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,521.70/1,193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.58

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