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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.44, 1,647.65 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.44, 1,647.65 and 368.01 is: 552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.44 : 1,647.65 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.44/1,647.65 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.44x = 1,647.65 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.44x = 606,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,356.72/1,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.02

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