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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.26, 1,515.77 and 705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.26, 1,515.77 and 705.70 is: 973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.26 : 1,515.77 = 705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.26/1,515.77 = 705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.26x = 1,515.77 × 705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.26x = 1,069,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,678.89/1,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.98

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