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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.35, 1,648.79 and 868.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.35, 1,648.79 and 868.01 is: 1,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.35 : 1,648.79 = 868.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.35/1,648.79 = 868.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.35x = 1,648.79 × 868.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.35x = 1,431,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,153.62/1,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.01

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