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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.58, 1,533.30 and 698.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.58, 1,533.30 and 698.34 is: 1,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.58 : 1,533.30 = 698.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.58/1,533.30 = 698.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.58x = 1,533.30 × 698.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.58x = 1,070,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,764.72/1,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.12

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