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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.20, 1,616.98 and 699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.20, 1,616.98 and 699.96 is: 965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.20 : 1,616.98 = 699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.20/1,616.98 = 699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.20x = 1,616.98 × 699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.20x = 1,131,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,821.32/1,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.55

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