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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.60, 1,647.18 and 696.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.60, 1,647.18 and 696.26 is: 960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.60 : 1,647.18 = 696.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.60/1,647.18 = 696.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.60x = 1,647.18 × 696.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.60x = 1,146,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,865.55/1,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.85

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