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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.64, 1,647.66 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.64, 1,647.66 and 550.42 is: 825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.64 : 1,647.66 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.64/1,647.66 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.64x = 1,647.66 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.64x = 906,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,905.02/1,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.48

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