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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.26, 1,646.77 and 449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.26, 1,646.77 and 449.45 is: 673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.26 : 1,646.77 = 449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.26/1,646.77 = 449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.26x = 1,646.77 × 449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.26x = 740,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,132.54/1,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.92

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