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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.84, 1,609.36 and 700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.84, 1,609.36 and 700 is: 966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.84 : 1,609.36 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.84/1,609.36 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.84x = 1,609.36 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.84x = 1,126,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,552/1,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.30

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