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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.65, 1,652.37 and 700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.65, 1,652.37 and 700.04 is: 965.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.65 : 1,652.37 = 700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.65/1,652.37 = 700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.65x = 1,652.37 × 700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.65x = 1,156,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,725.09/1,197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.83

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