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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.63, 1,649.97 and 698.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.63, 1,649.97 and 698.17 is: 963.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.63 : 1,649.97 = 698.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.63/1,649.97 = 698.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.63x = 1,649.97 × 698.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.63x = 1,151,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,959.55/1,195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.47

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