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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.28, 1,743.85 and 1,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.28, 1,743.85 and 1,098.20 is: 1,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.28 : 1,743.85 = 1,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.28/1,743.85 = 1,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.28x = 1,743.85 × 1,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.28x = 1,915,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,101.80/1,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.78

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