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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.55, 1,632.83 and 698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.55, 1,632.83 and 698.74 is: 1,048.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.55 : 1,632.83 = 698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.55/1,632.83 = 698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.55x = 1,632.83 × 698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.55x = 1,140,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,916.06/1,088.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.11

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