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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.44, 1,517.58 and 726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.44, 1,517.58 and 726.66 is: 1,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.44 : 1,517.58 = 726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.44/1,517.58 = 726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.44x = 1,517.58 × 726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.44x = 1,102,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,764.68/1,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.02

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