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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.51, 1,573.50 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.51, 1,573.50 and 698.52 is: 963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.51 : 1,573.50 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.51/1,573.50 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.51x = 1,573.50 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.51x = 1,099,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,121.22/1,140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.71

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