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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.84, 1,648.80 and 827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.84, 1,648.80 and 827.28 is: 1,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.84 : 1,648.80 = 827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.84/1,648.80 = 827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.84x = 1,648.80 × 827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.84x = 1,364,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,019.26/1,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.33

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