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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.76, 1,649.16 and 688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.76, 1,649.16 and 688.66 is: 1,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.76 : 1,649.16 = 688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.76/1,649.16 = 688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.76x = 1,649.16 × 688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.76x = 1,135,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,710.53/1,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.63

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