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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.04, 1,652.10 and 699.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.04, 1,652.10 and 699.97 is: 966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.04 : 1,652.10 = 699.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.04/1,652.10 = 699.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.04x = 1,652.10 × 699.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.04x = 1,156,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,420.44/1,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.07

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