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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.65, 1,655.38 and 907.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.65, 1,655.38 and 907.91 is: 1,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.65 : 1,655.38 = 907.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.65/1,655.38 = 907.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.65x = 1,655.38 × 907.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.65x = 1,502,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,937.92/1,098.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.99

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