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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.48, 1,646.96 and 976.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.48, 1,646.96 and 976.96 is: 1,464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.48 : 1,646.96 = 976.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.48/1,646.96 = 976.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.48x = 1,646.96 × 976.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.48x = 1,609,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,014.04/1,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.76

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