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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.98, 1,924.11 and 698.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.98, 1,924.11 and 698.49 is: 1,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.98 : 1,924.11 = 698.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.98/1,924.11 = 698.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.98x = 1,924.11 × 698.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.98x = 1,343,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,961.97/1,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.72

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