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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.72, 2,087.10 and 698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.72, 2,087.10 and 698.73 is: 1,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.72 : 2,087.10 = 698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.72/2,087.10 = 698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.72x = 2,087.10 × 698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.72x = 1,458,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,319.38/1,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.10

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