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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.14, 2,144.94 and 698.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.14, 2,144.94 and 698.98 is: 1,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.14 : 2,144.94 = 698.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.14/2,144.94 = 698.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.14x = 2,144.94 × 698.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.14x = 1,499,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,270.16/1,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.34

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