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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.92, 1,760.62 and 1,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.92, 1,760.62 and 1,098.58 is: 1,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.92 : 1,760.62 = 1,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.92/1,760.62 = 1,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.92x = 1,760.62 × 1,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.92x = 1,934,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,181.92/1,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.10

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