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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.12, 1,647.69 and 550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.12, 1,647.69 and 550.70 is: 826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.12 : 1,647.69 = 550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.12/1,647.69 = 550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.12x = 1,647.69 × 550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.12x = 907,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,371.89/1,098.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.30

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