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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.35, 1,646.26 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.35, 1,646.26 and 550.94 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.35 : 1,646.26 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.35/1,646.26 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.35x = 1,646.26 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.35x = 906,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,990.48/1,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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