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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.60, 1,646.97 and 449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.60, 1,646.97 and 449.79 is: 674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.60 : 1,646.97 = 449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.60/1,646.97 = 449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.60x = 1,646.97 × 449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.60x = 740,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,782.77/1,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.30

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