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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.30, 1,646.13 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.30, 1,646.13 and 448.86 is: 672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.30 : 1,646.13 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.30/1,646.13 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.30x = 1,646.13 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.30x = 738,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,881.91/1,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.75

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