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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.09, 1,650.62 and 698.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.09, 1,650.62 and 698.75 is: 964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.09 : 1,650.62 = 698.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.09/1,650.62 = 698.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.09x = 1,650.62 × 698.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.09x = 1,153,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,370.73/1,196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.28

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