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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.73, 1,543.23 and 698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.73, 1,543.23 and 698.94 is: 964.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.73 : 1,543.23 = 698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.73/1,543.23 = 698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.73x = 1,543.23 × 698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.73x = 1,078,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,625.18/1,118.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.15

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