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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.10, 1,646.55 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.10, 1,646.55 and 367.30 is: 550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.10 : 1,646.55 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.10/1,646.55 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.10x = 1,646.55 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.10x = 604,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,777.82/1,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.75

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