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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.17, 1,649.30 and 697.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.17, 1,649.30 and 697.77 is: 962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.17 : 1,649.30 = 697.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.17/1,649.30 = 697.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.17x = 1,649.30 × 697.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.17x = 1,150,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,828.57/1,195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.90

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