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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.73, 1,573.85 and 698.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.73, 1,573.85 and 698.18 is: 963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.73 : 1,573.85 = 698.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.73/1,573.85 = 698.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.73x = 1,573.85 × 698.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.73x = 1,098,824.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,824.47/1,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.27

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