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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.29, 1,647.47 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.29, 1,647.47 and 448.88 is: 673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.29 : 1,647.47 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.29/1,647.47 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.29x = 1,647.47 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.29x = 739,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,509.22/1,098.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.33

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