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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.64, 1,651.13 and 699.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.64, 1,651.13 and 699.19 is: 964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.64 : 1,651.13 = 699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.64/1,651.13 = 699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.64x = 1,651.13 × 699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.64x = 1,154,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,444.03/1,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.74

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