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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.56, 1,517.40 and 750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.56, 1,517.40 and 750.25 is: 1,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.56 : 1,517.40 = 750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.56/1,517.40 = 750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.56x = 1,517.40 × 750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.56x = 1,138,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,429.35/1,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.35

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