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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.98, 1,524.36 and 757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.98, 1,524.36 and 757.06 is: 1,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.98 : 1,524.36 = 757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.98/1,524.36 = 757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.98x = 1,524.36 × 757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.98x = 1,154,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,031.98/1,106.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.50

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