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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.33, 1,646.07 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.33, 1,646.07 and 448.71 is: 672.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.33 : 1,646.07 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.33/1,646.07 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.33x = 1,646.07 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.33x = 738,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,608.07/1,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.48

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