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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.28, 1,514.34 and 876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.28, 1,514.34 and 876.52 is: 1,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.28 : 1,514.34 = 876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.28/1,514.34 = 876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.28x = 1,514.34 × 876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.28x = 1,327,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,349.30/1,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.57

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