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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.43, 1,516.39 and 746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.43, 1,516.39 and 746.22 is: 1,030.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.43 : 1,516.39 = 746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.43/1,516.39 = 746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.43x = 1,516.39 × 746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.43x = 1,131,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,555.84/1,098.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.15

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