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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.42, 1,647.54 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.42, 1,647.54 and 328.92 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.42 : 1,647.54 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.42/1,647.54 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.42x = 1,647.54 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.42x = 541,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,908.86/1,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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