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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.36, 1,516.32 and 767.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.36, 1,516.32 and 767.07 is: 1,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.36 : 1,516.32 = 767.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.36/1,516.32 = 767.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.36x = 1,516.32 × 767.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.36x = 1,163,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,123.58/1,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.96

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