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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.07, 2,431.65 and 1,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.07, 2,431.65 and 1,098.92 is: 1,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.07 : 2,431.65 = 1,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.07/2,431.65 = 1,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.07x = 2,431.65 × 1,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.07x = 2,672,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,176.66/1,762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.50

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