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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.10, 1,975.86 and 1,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.10, 1,975.86 and 1,098.92 is: 1,517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.10 : 1,975.86 = 1,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.10/1,975.86 = 1,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.10x = 1,975.86 × 1,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.10x = 2,171,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,312.07/1,431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.24

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