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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.11, 1,646.35 and 520.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.11, 1,646.35 and 520.31 is: 780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.11 : 1,646.35 = 520.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.11/1,646.35 = 520.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.11x = 1,646.35 × 520.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.11x = 856,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,615.18/1,098.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.08

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