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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.01, 1,647.89 and 578.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.01, 1,647.89 and 578.13 is: 867.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.01 : 1,647.89 = 578.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.01/1,647.89 = 578.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.01x = 1,647.89 × 578.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.01x = 952,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,694.65/1,098.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.66

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