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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.72, 2,088.08 and 698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.72, 2,088.08 and 698.88 is: 1,047.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.72 : 2,088.08 = 698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.72/2,088.08 = 698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.72x = 2,088.08 × 698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.72x = 1,459,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,317.35/1,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.82

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