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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.87, 2,280.98 and 698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.87, 2,280.98 and 698.96 is: 1,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.87 : 2,280.98 = 698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.87/2,280.98 = 698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.87x = 2,280.98 × 698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.87x = 1,594,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,302.38/1,520.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.28

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