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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.27, 1,516.42 and 745.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.27, 1,516.42 and 745.07 is: 1,027.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.27 : 1,516.42 = 745.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.27/1,516.42 = 745.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.27x = 1,516.42 × 745.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.27x = 1,129,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,835.26/1,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.81

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