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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.88, 1,486.13 and 698.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.88, 1,486.13 and 698.85 is: 964.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.88 : 1,486.13 = 698.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.88/1,486.13 = 698.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.88x = 1,486.13 × 698.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.88x = 1,038,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,578.46/1,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.43

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