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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.28, 1,515 and 967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.28, 1,515 and 967.60 is: 1,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.28 : 1,515 = 967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.28/1,515 = 967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.28x = 1,515 × 967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.28x = 1,465,914
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,914/1,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.74

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