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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.58, 1,646.86 and 695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.58, 1,646.86 and 695.92 is: 960.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.58 : 1,646.86 = 695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.58/1,646.86 = 695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.58x = 1,646.86 × 695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.58x = 1,146,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,082.81/1,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.21

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