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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.43, 1,648.23 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.43, 1,648.23 and 449 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.43 : 1,648.23 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.43/1,648.23 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.43x = 1,648.23 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.43x = 740,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,055.27/1,098.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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