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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.32, 1,615.84 and 698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.32, 1,615.84 and 698.90 is: 964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.32 : 1,615.84 = 698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.32/1,615.84 = 698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.32x = 1,615.84 × 698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.32x = 1,129,310.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,310.58/1,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.13

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