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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.26, 1,648.92 and 697.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.26, 1,648.92 and 697.59 is: 962.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.26 : 1,648.92 = 697.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.26/1,648.92 = 697.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.26x = 1,648.92 × 697.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.26x = 1,150,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,270.10/1,195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.36

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