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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.78, 1,637.40 and 1,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.78, 1,637.40 and 1,068.71 is: 1,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.78 : 1,637.40 = 1,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.78/1,637.40 = 1,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.78x = 1,637.40 × 1,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.78x = 1,749,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,897.57/1,098.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.58

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