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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.10, 1,649.19 and 963.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.10, 1,649.19 and 963.82 is: 1,327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.10 : 1,649.19 = 963.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.10/1,649.19 = 963.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.10x = 1,649.19 × 963.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.10x = 1,589,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,522.31/1,197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.81

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