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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.33, 2,098.08 and 740.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.33, 2,098.08 and 740.95 is: 1,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.33 : 2,098.08 = 740.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.33/2,098.08 = 740.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.33x = 2,098.08 × 740.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.33x = 1,554,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,572.38/1,398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.73

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