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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.41, 1,654.83 and 702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.41, 1,654.83 and 702.07 is: 968.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.41 : 1,654.83 = 702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.41/1,654.83 = 702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.41x = 1,654.83 × 702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.41x = 1,161,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,802.36/1,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.65

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