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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.76, 1,515.63 and 725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.76, 1,515.63 and 725.74 is: 1,001.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.76 : 1,515.63 = 725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.76/1,515.63 = 725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.76x = 1,515.63 × 725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.76x = 1,099,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,953.32/1,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.09

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