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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.44, 1,646.78 and 635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.44, 1,646.78 and 635.70 is: 953.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.44 : 1,646.78 = 635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.44/1,646.78 = 635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.44x = 1,646.78 × 635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.44x = 1,046,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,858.05/1,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.04

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