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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.30, 1,645.79 and 481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.30, 1,645.79 and 481.66 is: 721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.30 : 1,645.79 = 481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.30/1,645.79 = 481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.30x = 1,645.79 × 481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.30x = 792,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,711.21/1,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.76

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