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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.69, 1,651.31 and 976.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.69, 1,651.31 and 976.99 is: 1,349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.69 : 1,651.31 = 976.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.69/1,651.31 = 976.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.69x = 1,651.31 × 976.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.69x = 1,613,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,308.47/1,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.27

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