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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.80, 2,142.80 and 698.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.80, 2,142.80 and 698.02 is: 1,045.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.80 : 2,142.80 = 698.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.80/2,142.80 = 698.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.80x = 2,142.80 × 698.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.80x = 1,495,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,717.26/1,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.37

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