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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.52, 1,607.91 and 699.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.52, 1,607.91 and 699.50 is: 965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.52 : 1,607.91 = 699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.52/1,607.91 = 699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.52x = 1,607.91 × 699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.52x = 1,124,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,733.05/1,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.01

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