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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.83, 1,647.19 and 696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.83, 1,647.19 and 696.18 is: 960.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.83 : 1,647.19 = 696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.83/1,647.19 = 696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.83x = 1,647.19 × 696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.83x = 1,146,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,738.99/1,193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.56

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