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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.27, 1,513.62 and 1,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.27, 1,513.62 and 1,066.68 is: 1,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.27 : 1,513.62 = 1,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.27/1,513.62 = 1,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.27x = 1,513.62 × 1,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.27x = 1,614,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,548.18/1,098.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.08

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