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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.56, 1,846.68 and 1,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.56, 1,846.68 and 1,098.64 is: 1,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.56 : 1,846.68 = 1,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.56/1,846.68 = 1,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.56x = 1,846.68 × 1,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.56x = 2,028,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,836.52/1,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.03

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