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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.38, 1,647.11 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.38, 1,647.11 and 405.08 is: 607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.38 : 1,647.11 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.38/1,647.11 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.38x = 1,647.11 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.38x = 667,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,213.41/1,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.46

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