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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.16, 1,647.81 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.16, 1,647.81 and 696.70 is: 961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.16 : 1,647.81 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.16/1,647.81 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.16x = 1,647.81 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.16x = 1,148,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,020.99/1,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.37

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