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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.77, 1,647.55 and 696.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.77, 1,647.55 and 696.41 is: 961.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.77 : 1,647.55 = 696.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.77/1,647.55 = 696.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.77x = 1,647.55 × 696.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.77x = 1,147,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,370.30/1,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.13

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