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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.88, 1,644.54 and 901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.88, 1,644.54 and 901.60 is: 1,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.88 : 1,644.54 = 901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.88/1,644.54 = 901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.88x = 1,644.54 × 901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.88x = 1,482,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,717.26/1,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.30

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