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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.69, 1,517.21 and 706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.69, 1,517.21 and 706.40 is: 975.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.69 : 1,517.21 = 706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.69/1,517.21 = 706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.69x = 1,517.21 × 706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.69x = 1,071,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,754.36/1,098.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.49

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