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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.14, 2,281.35 and 698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.14, 2,281.35 and 698.90 is: 1,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.14 : 2,281.35 = 698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.14/2,281.35 = 698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.14x = 2,281.35 × 698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.14x = 1,594,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,435.52/1,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.18

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