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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.96, 1,515.15 and 705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.96, 1,515.15 and 705.84 is: 973.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.96 : 1,515.15 = 705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.96/1,515.15 = 705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.96x = 1,515.15 × 705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.96x = 1,069,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,453.48/1,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.15

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