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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.02, 1,646.64 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.02, 1,646.64 and 367.40 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.02 : 1,646.64 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.02/1,646.64 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.02x = 1,646.64 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.02x = 604,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,967.30/1,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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