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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.32, 2,021.52 and 698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.32, 2,021.52 and 698.70 is: 1,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.32 : 2,021.52 = 698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.32/2,021.52 = 698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.32x = 2,021.52 × 698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.32x = 1,412,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,436.02/1,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.55

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