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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.50, 1,573.53 and 698.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.50, 1,573.53 and 698.18 is: 963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.50 : 1,573.53 = 698.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.50/1,573.53 = 698.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.50x = 1,573.53 × 698.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.50x = 1,098,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,607.18/1,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.27

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