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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.45, 1,575.41 and 698.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.45, 1,575.41 and 698.34 is: 1,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.45 : 1,575.41 = 698.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.45/1,575.41 = 698.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.45x = 1,575.41 × 698.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.45x = 1,100,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,168.33/1,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.33

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