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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.77, 1,644.30 and 750.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.77, 1,644.30 and 750.47 is: 1,123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.77 : 1,644.30 = 750.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.77/1,644.30 = 750.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.77x = 1,644.30 × 750.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.77x = 1,233,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,989.60/1,098.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.07

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