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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.16, 1,647.95 and 481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.16, 1,647.95 and 481.75 is: 722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.16 : 1,647.95 = 481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.16/1,647.95 = 481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.16x = 1,647.95 × 481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.16x = 793,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,893.38/1,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.93

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