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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.04, 1,971.16 and 698.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.04, 1,971.16 and 698.36 is: 1,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.04 : 1,971.16 = 698.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.04/1,971.16 = 698.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.04x = 1,971.16 × 698.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.04x = 1,376,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,579.30/1,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.80

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