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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.80, 1,513.80 and 747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.80, 1,513.80 and 747.96 is: 1,032.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.80 : 1,513.80 = 747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.80/1,513.80 = 747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.80x = 1,513.80 × 747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.80x = 1,132,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,261.85/1,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.33

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