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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.33, 1,647.45 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.33, 1,647.45 and 367.71 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.33 : 1,647.45 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.33/1,647.45 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.33x = 1,647.45 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.33x = 605,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,783.84/1,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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