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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.36, 1,646.33 and 882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.36, 1,646.33 and 882.09 is: 1,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.36 : 1,646.33 = 882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.36/1,646.33 = 882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.36x = 1,646.33 × 882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.36x = 1,452,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,206.82/1,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.16

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