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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.09, 1,543.51 and 698.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.09, 1,543.51 and 698.67 is: 964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.09 : 1,543.51 = 698.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.09/1,543.51 = 698.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.09x = 1,543.51 × 698.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.09x = 1,078,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,404.13/1,118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.51

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