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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.60, 1,647.86 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.60, 1,647.86 and 697.20 is: 961.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.60 : 1,647.86 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.60/1,647.86 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.60x = 1,647.86 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.60x = 1,148,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,887.99/1,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.73

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