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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.65, 1,647.42 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.65, 1,647.42 and 367.98 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.65 : 1,647.42 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.65/1,647.42 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.65x = 1,647.42 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.65x = 606,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,217.61/1,098.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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