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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.03, 1,647.01 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.03, 1,647.01 and 367.62 is: 551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.03 : 1,647.01 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.03/1,647.01 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.03x = 1,647.01 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.03x = 605,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,473.82/1,098.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.42

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