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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.51, 1,516.66 and 726.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.51, 1,516.66 and 726.49 is: 1,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.51 : 1,516.66 = 726.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.51/1,516.66 = 726.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.51x = 1,516.66 × 726.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.51x = 1,101,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,838.32/1,099.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.12

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