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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.48, 1,646.64 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.48, 1,646.64 and 521.04 is: 781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.48 : 1,646.64 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.48/1,646.64 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.48x = 1,646.64 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.48x = 857,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,965.31/1,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.05

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