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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.37, 1,513.56 and 744.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.37, 1,513.56 and 744.15 is: 1,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.37 : 1,513.56 = 744.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.37/1,513.56 = 744.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.37x = 1,513.56 × 744.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.37x = 1,126,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,315.67/1,096.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.32

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