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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.26, 1,515.62 and 744.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.26, 1,515.62 and 744.29 is: 1,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.26 : 1,515.62 = 744.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.26/1,515.62 = 744.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.26x = 1,515.62 × 744.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.26x = 1,128,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,060.81/1,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.13

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