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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.54, 1,646.66 and 658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.54, 1,646.66 and 658.72 is: 988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.54 : 1,646.66 = 658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.54/1,646.66 = 658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.54x = 1,646.66 × 658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.54x = 1,084,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,691.58/1,097.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.29

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