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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.11, 1,647.78 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.11, 1,647.78 and 449.30 is: 674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.11 : 1,647.78 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.11/1,647.78 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.11x = 1,647.78 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.11x = 740,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,353.17/1,098.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.20

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