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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.68, 1,615.29 and 698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.68, 1,615.29 and 698.45 is: 963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.68 : 1,615.29 = 698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.68/1,615.29 = 698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.68x = 1,615.29 × 698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.68x = 1,128,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,199.30/1,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.71

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