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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.40, 1,655.58 and 702.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.40, 1,655.58 and 702.06 is: 969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.40 : 1,655.58 = 702.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.40/1,655.58 = 702.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.40x = 1,655.58 × 702.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.40x = 1,162,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,316.49/1,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.08

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