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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.32, 1,700.10 and 698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.32, 1,700.10 and 698.16 is: 1,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.32 : 1,700.10 = 698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.32/1,700.10 = 698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.32x = 1,700.10 × 698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.32x = 1,186,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,941.82/1,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.24

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