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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.26, 1,668.80 and 698.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.26, 1,668.80 and 698.33 is: 963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.26 : 1,668.80 = 698.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.26/1,668.80 = 698.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.26x = 1,668.80 × 698.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.26x = 1,165,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,361.27/1,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.70

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