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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.52, 1,788.06 and 698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.52, 1,788.06 and 698.76 is: 1,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.52 : 1,788.06 = 698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.52/1,788.06 = 698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.52x = 1,788.06 × 698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.52x = 1,249,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,424.81/1,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.84

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