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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.32, 1,514.84 and 748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.32, 1,514.84 and 748.40 is: 1,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.32 : 1,514.84 = 748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.32/1,514.84 = 748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.32x = 1,514.84 × 748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.32x = 1,133,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,706.26/1,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.22

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