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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.25, 1,647.38 and 328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.25, 1,647.38 and 328.75 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.25 : 1,647.38 = 328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.25/1,647.38 = 328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.25x = 1,647.38 × 328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.25x = 541,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,576.18/1,098.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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