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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.61, 1,647.96 and 614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.61, 1,647.96 and 614.74 is: 922.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.61 : 1,647.96 = 614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.61/1,647.96 = 614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.61x = 1,647.96 × 614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.61x = 1,013,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,066.93/1,098.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.14

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