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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.02, 1,646.76 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.02, 1,646.76 and 328.52 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.02 : 1,646.76 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.02/1,646.76 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.02x = 1,646.76 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.02x = 540,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,993.60/1,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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