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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.12, 1,653.69 and 955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.12, 1,653.69 and 955.56 is: 1,439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.12 : 1,653.69 = 955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.12/1,653.69 = 955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.12x = 1,653.69 × 955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.12x = 1,580,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,200.02/1,098.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.00

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