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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.98, 1,649.54 and 697.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.98, 1,649.54 and 697.79 is: 963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.98 : 1,649.54 = 697.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.98/1,649.54 = 697.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.98x = 1,649.54 × 697.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.98x = 1,151,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,020.78/1,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.22

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