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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.52, 1,648.53 and 697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.52, 1,648.53 and 697.13 is: 962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.52 : 1,648.53 = 697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.52/1,648.53 = 697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.52x = 1,648.53 × 697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.52x = 1,149,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,239.72/1,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.09

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