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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.64, 1,655.57 and 702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.64, 1,655.57 and 702.32 is: 969.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.64 : 1,655.57 = 702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.64/1,655.57 = 702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.64x = 1,655.57 × 702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.64x = 1,162,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,742.71/1,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.24

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