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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.23, 1,626.35 and 699.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.23, 1,626.35 and 699.75 is: 1,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.23 : 1,626.35 = 699.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.23/1,626.35 = 699.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.23x = 1,626.35 × 699.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.23x = 1,138,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,034.91/1,084.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.63

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