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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098, 1,647.54 and 751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098, 1,647.54 and 751.32 is: 1,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098 : 1,647.54 = 751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098/1,647.54 = 751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098x = 1,647.54 × 751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098x = 1,237,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,829.75/1,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.35

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