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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.34, 1,654.74 and 702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.34, 1,654.74 and 702 is: 968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.34 : 1,654.74 = 702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.34/1,654.74 = 702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.34x = 1,654.74 × 702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.34x = 1,161,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,627.48/1,199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.56

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