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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.60, 1,647.90 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.60, 1,647.90 and 367.88 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.60 : 1,647.90 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.60/1,647.90 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.60x = 1,647.90 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.60x = 606,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,229.45/1,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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