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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.99, 1,648.96 and 697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.99, 1,648.96 and 697.60 is: 962.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.99 : 1,648.96 = 697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.99/1,648.96 = 697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.99x = 1,648.96 × 697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.99x = 1,150,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,314.50/1,194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.61

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