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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.68, 1,914.36 and 698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.68, 1,914.36 and 698.96 is: 1,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.68 : 1,914.36 = 698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.68/1,914.36 = 698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.68x = 1,914.36 × 698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.68x = 1,338,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,061.07/1,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.90

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