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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.35, 1,646.44 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.35, 1,646.44 and 440.02 is: 659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.35 : 1,646.44 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.35/1,646.44 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.35x = 1,646.44 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.35x = 724,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,466.53/1,098.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.60

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