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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.87, 1,647.71 and 696.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.87, 1,647.71 and 696.53 is: 961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.87 : 1,647.71 = 696.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.87/1,647.71 = 696.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.87x = 1,647.71 × 696.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.87x = 1,147,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,682.69/1,193.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.31

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