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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.06, 1,646.63 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.06, 1,646.63 and 577.73 is: 866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.06 : 1,646.63 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.06/1,646.63 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.06x = 1,646.63 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.06x = 951,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,310.94/1,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.36

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