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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.53, 1,646.69 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.53, 1,646.69 and 482.13 is: 722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.53 : 1,646.69 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.53/1,646.69 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.53x = 1,646.69 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.53x = 793,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,911.95/1,098.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.70

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