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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.72, 1,516.92 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.72, 1,516.92 and 750.48 is: 1,036.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.72 : 1,516.92 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.72/1,516.92 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.72x = 1,516.92 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.72x = 1,138,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,418.12/1,098.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.13

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