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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.08, 1,513.54 and 779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.08, 1,513.54 and 779.16 is: 1,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.08 : 1,513.54 = 779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.08/1,513.54 = 779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.08x = 1,513.54 × 779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.08x = 1,179,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,289.83/1,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.96

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