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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.96, 1,651.92 and 612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.96, 1,651.92 and 612.96 is: 921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.96 : 1,651.92 = 612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.96/1,651.92 = 612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.96x = 1,651.92 × 612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.96x = 1,012,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,560.88/1,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.38

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