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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.38, 1,445.66 and 698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.38, 1,445.66 and 698.46 is: 963.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.38 : 1,445.66 = 698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.38/1,445.66 = 698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.38x = 1,445.66 × 698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.38x = 1,009,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,735.68/1,048.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.14

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