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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.08, 1,647.68 and 696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.08, 1,647.68 and 696.56 is: 961.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.08 : 1,647.68 = 696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.08/1,647.68 = 696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.08x = 1,647.68 × 696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.08x = 1,147,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,696.26/1,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.16

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