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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.62, 1,648.53 and 449.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.62, 1,648.53 and 449.81 is: 674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.62 : 1,648.53 = 449.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.62/1,648.53 = 449.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.62x = 1,648.53 × 449.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.62x = 741,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,517.04/1,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.96

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