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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.23, 1,646.24 and 548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.23, 1,646.24 and 548.73 is: 822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.23 : 1,646.24 = 548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.23/1,646.24 = 548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.23x = 1,646.24 × 548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.23x = 903,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,342.65/1,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.55

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