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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.76, 1,697.76 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.76, 1,697.76 and 698.22 is: 1,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.76 : 1,697.76 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.76/1,697.76 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.76x = 1,697.76 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.76x = 1,185,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,409.99/1,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.33

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