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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.06, 1,646.66 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.06, 1,646.66 and 448.56 is: 672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.06 : 1,646.66 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.06/1,646.66 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.06x = 1,646.66 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.06x = 738,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,625.81/1,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.66

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