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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.33, 2,111.72 and 1,098.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.33, 2,111.72 and 1,098.93 is: 1,650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.33 : 2,111.72 = 1,098.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.33/2,111.72 = 1,098.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.33x = 2,111.72 × 1,098.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.33x = 2,320,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,626.96/1,406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.14

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