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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.39, 1,516.32 and 746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.39, 1,516.32 and 746.16 is: 1,030.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.39 : 1,516.32 = 746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.39/1,516.32 = 746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.39x = 1,516.32 × 746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.39x = 1,131,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,417.33/1,098.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.07

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