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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.55, 1,647.42 and 449.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.55, 1,647.42 and 449.11 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.55 : 1,647.42 = 449.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.55/1,647.42 = 449.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.55x = 1,647.42 × 449.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.55x = 739,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,872.80/1,098.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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