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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.76, 1,516.46 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.76, 1,516.46 and 706.20 is: 974.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.76 : 1,516.46 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.76/1,516.46 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.76x = 1,516.46 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.76x = 1,070,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,924.05/1,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.67

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