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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.51, 1,647.28 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.51, 1,647.28 and 367.89 is: 551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.51 : 1,647.28 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.51/1,647.28 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.51x = 1,647.28 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.51x = 606,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,017.84/1,098.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.67

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