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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.26, 1,616.10 and 699.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.26, 1,616.10 and 699.18 is: 964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.26 : 1,616.10 = 699.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.26/1,616.10 = 699.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.26x = 1,616.10 × 699.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.26x = 1,129,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,944.80/1,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.73

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