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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.84, 2,087.98 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.84, 2,087.98 and 698.52 is: 1,047.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.84 : 2,087.98 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.84/2,087.98 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.84x = 2,087.98 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.84x = 1,458,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,495.79/1,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.89

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