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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.38, 1,655.10 and 702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.38, 1,655.10 and 702.07 is: 968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.38 : 1,655.10 = 702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.38/1,655.10 = 702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.38x = 1,655.10 × 702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.38x = 1,161,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,988.96/1,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.82

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