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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.24, 1,646.08 and 665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.24, 1,646.08 and 665.68 is: 997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.24 : 1,646.08 = 665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.24/1,646.08 = 665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.24x = 1,646.08 × 665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.24x = 1,095,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,762.53/1,098.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.74

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