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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.59, 2,088.41 and 698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.59, 2,088.41 and 698.07 is: 1,047.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.59 : 2,088.41 = 698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.59/2,088.41 = 698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.59x = 2,088.41 × 698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.59x = 1,457,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,842.44/1,391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.61

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