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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.55, 1,647.01 and 805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.55, 1,647.01 and 805.74 is: 1,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.55 : 1,647.01 = 805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.55/1,647.01 = 805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.55x = 1,647.01 × 805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.55x = 1,327,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,061.84/1,098.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.01

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