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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.16, 1,647.34 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.16, 1,647.34 and 367.94 is: 551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.16 : 1,647.34 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.16/1,647.34 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.16x = 1,647.34 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.16x = 606,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,125.48/1,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.95

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