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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.47, 1,779.71 and 698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.47, 1,779.71 and 698.94 is: 1,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.47 : 1,779.71 = 698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.47/1,779.71 = 698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.47x = 1,779.71 × 698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.47x = 1,243,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,910.51/1,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.41

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