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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.30, 1,515.09 and 744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.30, 1,515.09 and 744.24 is: 1,026.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.30 : 1,515.09 = 744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.30/1,515.09 = 744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.30x = 1,515.09 × 744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.30x = 1,127,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,590.58/1,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.67

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