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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.84, 1,647.48 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.84, 1,647.48 and 513.36 is: 769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.84 : 1,647.48 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.84/1,647.48 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.84x = 1,647.48 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.84x = 845,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,750.33/1,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.68

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