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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.76, 1,517.88 and 707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.76, 1,517.88 and 707.28 is: 976.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.76 : 1,517.88 = 707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.76/1,517.88 = 707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.76x = 1,517.88 × 707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.76x = 1,073,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,566.17/1,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.18

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