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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.15, 1,654.85 and 701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.15, 1,654.85 and 701.69 is: 968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.15 : 1,654.85 = 701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.15/1,654.85 = 701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.15x = 1,654.85 × 701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.15x = 1,161,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,192.33/1,199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.34

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