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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.66, 1,648.89 and 697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.66, 1,648.89 and 697.32 is: 962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.66 : 1,648.89 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.66/1,648.89 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.66x = 1,648.89 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.66x = 1,149,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,803.97/1,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.45

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