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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.65, 1,544.49 and 699.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.65, 1,544.49 and 699.63 is: 965.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.65 : 1,544.49 = 699.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.65/1,544.49 = 699.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.65x = 1,544.49 × 699.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.65x = 1,080,571.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,571.54/1,118.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.96

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