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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.87, 1,696.62 and 698.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.87, 1,696.62 and 698.33 is: 1,047.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.87 : 1,696.62 = 698.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.87/1,696.62 = 698.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.87x = 1,696.62 × 698.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.87x = 1,184,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,800.64/1,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.69

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