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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.42, 1,545.35 and 699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.42, 1,545.35 and 699.98 is: 966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.42 : 1,545.35 = 699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.42/1,545.35 = 699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.42x = 1,545.35 × 699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.42x = 1,081,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,702.87/1,119.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.31

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