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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.62, 1,651.11 and 699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.62, 1,651.11 and 699.14 is: 964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.62 : 1,651.11 = 699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.62/1,651.11 = 699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.62x = 1,651.11 × 699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.62x = 1,154,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,357.05/1,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.68

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