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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.35, 1,655.16 and 702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.35, 1,655.16 and 702.28 is: 969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.35 : 1,655.16 = 702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.35/1,655.16 = 702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.35x = 1,655.16 × 702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.35x = 1,162,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,385.76/1,199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.18

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