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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.55, 1,615.08 and 698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.55, 1,615.08 and 698.62 is: 963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.55 : 1,615.08 = 698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.55/1,615.08 = 698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.55x = 1,615.08 × 698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.55x = 1,128,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,327.19/1,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.93

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