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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.55, 1,648.86 and 578.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.55, 1,648.86 and 578.94 is: 868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.55 : 1,648.86 = 578.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.55/1,648.86 = 578.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.55x = 1,648.86 × 578.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.55x = 954,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,582.65/1,098.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.95

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