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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.93, 1,924.02 and 698.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.93, 1,924.02 and 698.43 is: 1,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.93 : 1,924.02 = 698.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.93/1,924.02 = 698.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.93x = 1,924.02 × 698.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.93x = 1,343,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,793.29/1,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.63

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