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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.53, 1,647.44 and 449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.53, 1,647.44 and 449.45 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.53 : 1,647.44 = 449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.53/1,647.44 = 449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.53x = 1,647.44 × 449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.53x = 740,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,439.66/1,098.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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