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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.62, 1,630.63 and 698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.62, 1,630.63 and 698.06 is: 1,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.62 : 1,630.63 = 698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.62/1,630.63 = 698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.62x = 1,630.63 × 698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.62x = 1,138,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,265.93/1,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.57

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