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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.43, 1,516.64 and 745.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.43, 1,516.64 and 745.37 is: 1,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.43 : 1,516.64 = 745.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.43/1,516.64 = 745.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.43x = 1,516.64 × 745.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.43x = 1,130,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,457.96/1,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.22

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