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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.70, 2,282.14 and 698.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.70, 2,282.14 and 698.46 is: 1,048.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.70 : 2,282.14 = 698.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.70/2,282.14 = 698.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.70x = 2,282.14 × 698.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.70x = 1,593,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,983.50/1,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.19

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