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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.88, 1,648.32 and 826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.88, 1,648.32 and 826.72 is: 1,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.88 : 1,648.32 = 826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.88/1,648.32 = 826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.88x = 1,648.32 × 826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.88x = 1,362,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,699.11/1,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.08

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