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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.31, 1,646.42 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.31, 1,646.42 and 367.36 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.31 : 1,646.42 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.31/1,646.42 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.31x = 1,646.42 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.31x = 604,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,825.65/1,098.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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