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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.21, 1,970.09 and 1,098.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.21, 1,970.09 and 1,098.29 is: 1,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.21 : 1,970.09 = 1,098.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.21/1,970.09 = 1,098.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.21x = 1,970.09 × 1,098.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.21x = 2,163,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,714.80/1,313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.66

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