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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.91, 1,663.54 and 1,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.91, 1,663.54 and 1,098.56 is: 1,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.91 : 1,663.54 = 1,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.91/1,663.54 = 1,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.91x = 1,663.54 × 1,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.91x = 1,827,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,499.91/1,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.94

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