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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.96, 1,513.29 and 940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.96, 1,513.29 and 940.44 is: 1,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.96 : 1,513.29 = 940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.96/1,513.29 = 940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.96x = 1,513.29 × 940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.96x = 1,423,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,158.45/1,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.00

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