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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.10, 1,614.78 and 698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.10, 1,614.78 and 698.20 is: 963.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.10 : 1,614.78 = 698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.10/1,614.78 = 698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.10x = 1,614.78 × 698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.10x = 1,127,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,439.40/1,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.54

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