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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.17, 1,646.93 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.17, 1,646.93 and 440.04 is: 659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.17 : 1,646.93 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.17/1,646.93 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.17x = 1,646.93 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.17x = 724,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,712.88/1,098.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.93

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