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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098, 1,647 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098, 1,647 and 276.28 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098 : 1,647 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098/1,647 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098x = 1,647 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098x = 455,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,024.93/1,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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