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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.55, 1,649.73 and 698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.55, 1,649.73 and 698.07 is: 963.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.55 : 1,649.73 = 698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.55/1,649.73 = 698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.55x = 1,649.73 × 698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.55x = 1,151,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,627.02/1,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.26

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