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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.51, 1,515.74 and 1,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.51, 1,515.74 and 1,043.10 is: 1,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.51 : 1,515.74 = 1,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.51/1,515.74 = 1,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.51x = 1,515.74 × 1,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.51x = 1,581,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,068.39/1,098.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.28

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