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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.28, 1,647.54 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.28, 1,647.54 and 276.56 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.28 : 1,647.54 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.28/1,647.54 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.28x = 1,647.54 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.28x = 455,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,650.87/1,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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