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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.60, 1,696.18 and 698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.60, 1,696.18 and 698.26 is: 1,046.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.60 : 1,696.18 = 698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.60/1,696.18 = 698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.60x = 1,696.18 × 698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.60x = 1,184,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,374.65/1,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.64

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