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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.11, 1,652.53 and 699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.11, 1,652.53 and 699.66 is: 965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.11 : 1,652.53 = 699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.11/1,652.53 = 699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.11x = 1,652.53 × 699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.11x = 1,156,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,207.39/1,197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.84

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