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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.57, 1,972.60 and 698.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.57, 1,972.60 and 698.03 is: 1,047.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.57 : 1,972.60 = 698.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.57/1,972.60 = 698.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.57x = 1,972.60 × 698.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.57x = 1,376,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,933.98/1,314.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.44

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