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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.67, 1,652.80 and 700.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.67, 1,652.80 and 700.37 is: 966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.67 : 1,652.80 = 700.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.67/1,652.80 = 700.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.67x = 1,652.80 × 700.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.67x = 1,157,571.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,571.54/1,197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.52

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