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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.76, 1,655.82 and 702.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.76, 1,655.82 and 702.42 is: 969.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.76 : 1,655.82 = 702.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.76/1,655.82 = 702.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.76x = 1,655.82 × 702.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.76x = 1,163,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,081.08/1,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.43

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