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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.76, 1,645.84 and 1,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.76, 1,645.84 and 1,060.88 is: 1,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.76 : 1,645.84 = 1,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.76/1,645.84 = 1,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.76x = 1,645.84 × 1,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.76x = 1,746,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,038.74/1,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.10

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