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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.64, 1,647.56 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.64, 1,647.56 and 481.92 is: 722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.64 : 1,647.56 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.64/1,647.56 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.64x = 1,647.56 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.64x = 793,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,992.12/1,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.70

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