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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.76, 1,649.90 and 698.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.76, 1,649.90 and 698.18 is: 963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.76 : 1,649.90 = 698.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.76/1,649.90 = 698.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.76x = 1,649.90 × 698.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.76x = 1,151,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,915.44/1,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.33

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