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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.34, 1,652.31 and 700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.34, 1,652.31 and 700.06 is: 966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.34 : 1,652.31 = 700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.34/1,652.31 = 700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.34x = 1,652.31 × 700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.34x = 1,156,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,716.14/1,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.07

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