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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.62, 1,973.82 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.62, 1,973.82 and 699.24 is: 1,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.62 : 1,973.82 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.62/1,973.82 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.62x = 1,973.82 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.62x = 1,380,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,173.90/1,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.07

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