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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.62, 1,648.69 and 697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.62, 1,648.69 and 697.41 is: 962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.62 : 1,648.69 = 697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.62/1,648.69 = 697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.62x = 1,648.69 × 697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.62x = 1,149,811.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,811.15/1,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.50

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