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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.32, 1,647.50 and 448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.32, 1,647.50 and 448.65 is: 672.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.32 : 1,647.50 = 448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.32/1,647.50 = 448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.32x = 1,647.50 × 448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.32x = 739,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,150.88/1,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.98

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