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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.73, 1,646.03 and 854.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.73, 1,646.03 and 854.07 is: 1,279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.73 : 1,646.03 = 854.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.73/1,646.03 = 854.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.73x = 1,646.03 × 854.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.73x = 1,405,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,812.34/1,098.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.49

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