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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.52, 1,972.64 and 698.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.52, 1,972.64 and 698.67 is: 1,048.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.52 : 1,972.64 = 698.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.52/1,972.64 = 698.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.52x = 1,972.64 × 698.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.52x = 1,378,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,226.14/1,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.47

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