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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.95, 1,646.96 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.95, 1,646.96 and 604.62 is: 906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.95 : 1,646.96 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.95/1,646.96 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.95x = 1,646.96 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.95x = 995,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,773.70/1,098.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.11

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