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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.16, 1,645.41 and 636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.16, 1,645.41 and 636.86 is: 954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.16 : 1,645.41 = 636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.16/1,645.41 = 636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.16x = 1,645.41 × 636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.16x = 1,047,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,902.31/1,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.24

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