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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.69, 1,543.48 and 699.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.69, 1,543.48 and 699.47 is: 965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.69 : 1,543.48 = 699.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.69/1,543.48 = 699.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.69x = 1,543.48 × 699.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.69x = 1,079,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,606.74/1,118.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.06

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