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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.62, 2,089.33 and 698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.62, 2,089.33 and 698.45 is: 1,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.62 : 2,089.33 = 698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.62/2,089.33 = 698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.62x = 2,089.33 × 698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.62x = 1,459,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,289.05/1,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.87

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