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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.40, 1,653.81 and 700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.40, 1,653.81 and 700.95 is: 967.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.40 : 1,653.81 = 700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.40/1,653.81 = 700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.40x = 1,653.81 × 700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.40x = 1,159,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,229.71/1,198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.31

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