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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.90, 1,645.65 and 882.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.90, 1,645.65 and 882.90 is: 1,322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.90 : 1,645.65 = 882.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.90/1,645.65 = 882.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.90x = 1,645.65 × 882.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.90x = 1,452,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,944.39/1,098.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.18

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