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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.62, 1,647.93 and 404.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.62, 1,647.93 and 404.99 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.62 : 1,647.93 = 404.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.62/1,647.93 = 404.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.62x = 1,647.93 × 404.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.62x = 667,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,385.92/1,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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