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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.36, 2,281.32 and 698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.36, 2,281.32 and 698.58 is: 1,047.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.36 : 2,281.32 = 698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.36/2,281.32 = 698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.36x = 2,281.32 × 698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.36x = 1,593,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,684.53/1,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.54

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