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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.36, 1,647.66 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.36, 1,647.66 and 660.08 is: 990.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.36 : 1,647.66 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.36/1,647.66 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.36x = 1,647.66 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.36x = 1,087,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,587.41/1,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.19

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