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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.59, 1,516.28 and 725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.59, 1,516.28 and 725.60 is: 1,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.59 : 1,516.28 = 725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.59/1,516.28 = 725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.59x = 1,516.28 × 725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.59x = 1,100,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,212.93/1,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.48

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