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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.06, 1,647.07 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.06, 1,647.07 and 276.34 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.06 : 1,647.07 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.06/1,647.07 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.06x = 1,647.07 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.06x = 455,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,146.52/1,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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