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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.43, 1,655.25 and 702.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.43, 1,655.25 and 702.09 is: 968.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.43 : 1,655.25 = 702.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.43/1,655.25 = 702.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.43x = 1,655.25 × 702.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.43x = 1,162,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,134.47/1,199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.91

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