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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.19, 1,647.56 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.19, 1,647.56 and 328.69 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.19 : 1,647.56 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.19/1,647.56 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.19x = 1,647.56 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.19x = 541,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,530.73/1,098.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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