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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.27, 1,646.60 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.27, 1,646.60 and 513.68 is: 770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.27 : 1,646.60 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.27/1,646.60 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.27x = 1,646.60 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.27x = 845,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,814.69/1,098.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.13

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