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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.27, 1,615.01 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.27, 1,615.01 and 698.04 is: 963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.27 : 1,615.01 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.27/1,615.01 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.27x = 1,615.01 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.27x = 1,127,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,338.09/1,170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.31

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