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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.55, 1,649.55 and 697.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.55, 1,649.55 and 697.87 is: 962.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.55 : 1,649.55 = 697.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.55/1,649.55 = 697.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.55x = 1,649.55 × 697.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.55x = 1,151,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,159.72/1,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.87

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