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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.02, 1,646.48 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.02, 1,646.48 and 367.49 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.02 : 1,646.48 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.02/1,646.48 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.02x = 1,646.48 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.02x = 605,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,054.87/1,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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