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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.44, 1,647.50 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.44, 1,647.50 and 368.02 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.44 : 1,647.50 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.44/1,647.50 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.44x = 1,647.50 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.44x = 606,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,306.99/1,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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