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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.97, 1,517.23 and 726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.97, 1,517.23 and 726.27 is: 1,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.97 : 1,517.23 = 726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.97/1,517.23 = 726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.97x = 1,517.23 × 726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.97x = 1,101,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,913.85/1,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.68

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