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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.33, 2,087.25 and 698.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.33, 2,087.25 and 698.03 is: 1,047.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.33 : 2,087.25 = 698.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.33/2,087.25 = 698.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.33x = 2,087.25 × 698.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.33x = 1,456,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,963.12/1,391.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.17

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