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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.68, 1,518 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.68, 1,518 and 745.44 is: 1,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.68 : 1,518 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.68/1,518 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.68x = 1,518 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.68x = 1,131,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,577.92/1,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.01

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