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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.21, 1,648.11 and 697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.21, 1,648.11 and 697.02 is: 961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.21 : 1,648.11 = 697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.21/1,648.11 = 697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.21x = 1,648.11 × 697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.21x = 1,148,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,765.63/1,194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.95

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