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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.29, 1,703.30 and 1,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.29, 1,703.30 and 1,098.36 is: 1,645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.29 : 1,703.30 = 1,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.29/1,703.30 = 1,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.29x = 1,703.30 × 1,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.29x = 1,870,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,831.10/1,137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.00

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