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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.45, 1,646.28 and 1,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.45, 1,646.28 and 1,069.74 is: 1,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.45 : 1,646.28 = 1,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.45/1,646.28 = 1,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.45x = 1,646.28 × 1,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.45x = 1,761,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,091.57/1,098.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.25

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