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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.64, 2,142.86 and 698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.64, 2,142.86 and 698.72 is: 1,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.64 : 2,142.86 = 698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.64/2,142.86 = 698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.64x = 2,142.86 × 698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.64x = 1,497,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,244.93/1,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.56

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