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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118, 1,543.34 and 698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118, 1,543.34 and 698.28 is: 963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118 : 1,543.34 = 698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118/1,543.34 = 698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118x = 1,543.34 × 698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118x = 1,077,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,683.46/1,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.94

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