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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.86, 1,655.44 and 702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.86, 1,655.44 and 702.44 is: 969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.86 : 1,655.44 = 702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.86/1,655.44 = 702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.86x = 1,655.44 × 702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.86x = 1,162,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,847.27/1,199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.15

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