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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.26, 1,652.27 and 699.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.26, 1,652.27 and 699.83 is: 965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.26 : 1,652.27 = 699.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.26/1,652.27 = 699.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.26x = 1,652.27 × 699.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.26x = 1,156,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,296.35/1,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.79

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