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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.63, 1,648.59 and 697.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.63, 1,648.59 and 697.17 is: 962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.63 : 1,648.59 = 697.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.63/1,648.59 = 697.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.63x = 1,648.59 × 697.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.63x = 1,149,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,347.49/1,194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.09

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