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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.66, 1,543.37 and 1,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.66, 1,543.37 and 1,098 is: 1,521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.66 : 1,543.37 = 1,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.66/1,543.37 = 1,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.66x = 1,543.37 × 1,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.66x = 1,694,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,614.77/1,113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.66

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