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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.34, 1,514.91 and 819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.34, 1,514.91 and 819.52 is: 1,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.34 : 1,514.91 = 819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.34/1,514.91 = 819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.34x = 1,514.91 × 819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.34x = 1,241,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,499.04/1,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.34

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