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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.66, 1,646.63 and 482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.66, 1,646.63 and 482.66 is: 723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.66 : 1,646.63 = 482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.66/1,646.63 = 482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.66x = 1,646.63 × 482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.66x = 794,759.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,759.77/1,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.39

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