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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.38, 1,643.70 and 925.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.38, 1,643.70 and 925.22 is: 1,384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.38 : 1,643.70 = 925.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.38/1,643.70 = 925.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.38x = 1,643.70 × 925.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.38x = 1,520,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,784.11/1,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.57

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