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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.92, 1,652.94 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.92, 1,652.94 and 693.56 is: 957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.92 : 1,652.94 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.92/1,652.94 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.92x = 1,652.94 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.92x = 1,146,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,404.80/1,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.00

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