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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.72, 1,825.12 and 698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.72, 1,825.12 and 698.08 is: 1,046.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.72 : 1,825.12 = 698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.72/1,825.12 = 698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.72x = 1,825.12 × 698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.72x = 1,274,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,070.64/1,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.28

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