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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.38, 1,652.94 and 699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.38, 1,652.94 and 699.94 is: 966.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.38 : 1,652.94 = 699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.38/1,652.94 = 699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.38x = 1,652.94 × 699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.38x = 1,156,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,958.82/1,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.24

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