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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.98, 1,514.70 and 750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.98, 1,514.70 and 750.06 is: 1,032.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.98 : 1,514.70 = 750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.98/1,514.70 = 750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.98x = 1,514.70 × 750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.98x = 1,136,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,115.88/1,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.85

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