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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.70, 1,646.90 and 1,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.70, 1,646.90 and 1,008.52 is: 1,511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.70 : 1,646.90 = 1,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.70/1,646.90 = 1,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.70x = 1,646.90 × 1,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.70x = 1,660,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,931.59/1,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.72

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