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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.50, 1,647.81 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.50, 1,647.81 and 368.10 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.50 : 1,647.81 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.50/1,647.81 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.50x = 1,647.81 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.50x = 606,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,558.86/1,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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