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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.43, 1,606.80 and 698.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.43, 1,606.80 and 698.68 is: 964.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.43 : 1,606.80 = 698.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.43/1,606.80 = 698.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.43x = 1,606.80 × 698.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.43x = 1,122,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,639.02/1,164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.11

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