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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.56, 1,644.64 and 825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.56, 1,644.64 and 825.76 is: 1,236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.56 : 1,644.64 = 825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.56/1,644.64 = 825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.56x = 1,644.64 × 825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.56x = 1,358,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,077.93/1,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.23

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