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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.92, 2,279.53 and 698.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.92, 2,279.53 and 698.05 is: 1,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.92 : 2,279.53 = 698.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.92/2,279.53 = 698.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.92x = 2,279.53 × 698.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.92x = 1,591,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,225.92/1,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.23

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