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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.18, 1,644.03 and 712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.18, 1,644.03 and 712.62 is: 1,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.18 : 1,644.03 = 712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.18/1,644.03 = 712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.18x = 1,644.03 × 712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.18x = 1,171,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,568.66/1,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.83

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