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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.06, 1,644.69 and 712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.06, 1,644.69 and 712.14 is: 1,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.06 : 1,644.69 = 712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.06/1,644.69 = 712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.06x = 1,644.69 × 712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.06x = 1,171,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,249.54/1,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.65

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