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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.52, 1,647.85 and 368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.52, 1,647.85 and 368.09 is: 552.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.52 : 1,647.85 = 368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.52/1,647.85 = 368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.52x = 1,647.85 × 368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.52x = 606,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,557.11/1,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.16

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