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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.08, 1,647.60 and 577.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.08, 1,647.60 and 577.95 is: 867.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.08 : 1,647.60 = 577.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.08/1,647.60 = 577.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.08x = 1,647.60 × 577.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.08x = 952,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,230.42/1,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.18

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