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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.70, 1,530.45 and 698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.70, 1,530.45 and 698.70 is: 1,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.70 : 1,530.45 = 698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.70/1,530.45 = 698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.70x = 1,530.45 × 698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.70x = 1,069,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,325.42/1,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.59

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