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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.42, 2,144.70 and 698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.42, 2,144.70 and 698.80 is: 1,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.42 : 2,144.70 = 698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.42/2,144.70 = 698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.42x = 2,144.70 × 698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.42x = 1,498,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,716.36/1,429.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.48

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