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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.22, 1,516.02 and 725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.22, 1,516.02 and 725.38 is: 1,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.22 : 1,516.02 = 725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.22/1,516.02 = 725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.22x = 1,516.02 × 725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.22x = 1,099,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,690.59/1,098.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.34

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