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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.84, 1,646.40 and 708.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.84, 1,646.40 and 708.26 is: 1,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.84 : 1,646.40 = 708.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.84/1,646.40 = 708.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.84x = 1,646.40 × 708.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.84x = 1,166,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,079.26/1,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.16

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