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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.26, 1,651.94 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.26, 1,651.94 and 699.60 is: 965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.26 : 1,651.94 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.26/1,651.94 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.26x = 1,651.94 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.26x = 1,155,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,697.22/1,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.29

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