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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.74, 1,652.63 and 700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.74, 1,652.63 and 700.40 is: 966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.74 : 1,652.63 = 700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.74/1,652.63 = 700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.74x = 1,652.63 × 700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.74x = 1,157,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,502.68/1,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.40

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