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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.97, 1,649.12 and 996.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.97, 1,649.12 and 996.43 is: 1,495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.97 : 1,649.12 = 996.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.97/1,649.12 = 996.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.97x = 1,649.12 × 996.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.97x = 1,643,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,232.64/1,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.25

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