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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.92, 1,615.55 and 698.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.92, 1,615.55 and 698.83 is: 964.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.92 : 1,615.55 = 698.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.92/1,615.55 = 698.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.92x = 1,615.55 × 698.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.92x = 1,128,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,987.27/1,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.19

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