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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.60, 1,646.07 and 773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.60, 1,646.07 and 773.28 is: 1,158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.60 : 1,646.07 = 773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.60/1,646.07 = 773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.60x = 1,646.07 × 773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.60x = 1,272,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,873.01/1,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.63

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