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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098, 1,646.84 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098, 1,646.84 and 367.49 is: 551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098 : 1,646.84 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098/1,646.84 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098x = 1,646.84 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098x = 605,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,187.16/1,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.17

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