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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.76, 1,514.09 and 783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.76, 1,514.09 and 783.46 is: 1,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.76 : 1,514.09 = 783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.76/1,514.09 = 783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.76x = 1,514.09 × 783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.76x = 1,186,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,237.06/1,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.62

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