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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.04, 2,258.88 and 1,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.04, 2,258.88 and 1,098.02 is: 1,645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.04 : 2,258.88 = 1,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.04/2,258.88 = 1,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.04x = 2,258.88 × 1,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.04x = 2,480,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,295.42/1,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.81

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