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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.19, 1,646.31 and 481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.19, 1,646.31 and 481.43 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.19 : 1,646.31 = 481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.19/1,646.31 = 481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.19x = 1,646.31 × 481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.19x = 792,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,574.79/1,098.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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