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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.96, 1,543.55 and 698.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.96, 1,543.55 and 698.51 is: 964.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.96 : 1,543.55 = 698.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.96/1,543.55 = 698.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.96x = 1,543.55 × 698.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.96x = 1,078,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,189.41/1,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.43

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