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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.29, 1,513.69 and 910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.29, 1,513.69 and 910.78 is: 1,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.29 : 1,513.69 = 910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.29/1,513.69 = 910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.29x = 1,513.69 × 910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.29x = 1,378,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,632.52/1,098.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.25

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