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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.73, 1,646.49 and 707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.73, 1,646.49 and 707.80 is: 1,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.73 : 1,646.49 = 707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.73/1,646.49 = 707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.73x = 1,646.49 × 707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.73x = 1,165,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,385.62/1,098.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.67

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