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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.76, 1,647.63 and 696.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.76, 1,647.63 and 696.78 is: 961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.76 : 1,647.63 = 696.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.76/1,647.63 = 696.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.76x = 1,647.63 × 696.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.76x = 1,148,035.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,035.63/1,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.70

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