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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.56, 1,698.48 and 698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.56, 1,698.48 and 698.08 is: 1,048.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.56 : 1,698.48 = 698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.56/1,698.48 = 698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.56x = 1,698.48 × 698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.56x = 1,185,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,674.92/1,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.75

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