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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.19, 1,647.23 and 276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.19, 1,647.23 and 276.47 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.19 : 1,647.23 = 276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.19/1,647.23 = 276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.19x = 1,647.23 × 276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.19x = 455,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,401.61/1,098.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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