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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.92, 1,739.08 and 698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.92, 1,739.08 and 698.82 is: 1,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.92 : 1,739.08 = 698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.92/1,739.08 = 698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.92x = 1,739.08 × 698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.92x = 1,215,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,303.89/1,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.85

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