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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.60, 2,033.28 and 698.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.60, 2,033.28 and 698.79 is: 1,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.60 : 2,033.28 = 698.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.60/2,033.28 = 698.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.60x = 2,033.28 × 698.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.60x = 1,420,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,843.36/1,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.35

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