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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.66, 1,648.15 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.66, 1,648.15 and 368.45 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.66 : 1,648.15 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.66/1,648.15 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.66x = 1,648.15 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.66x = 607,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,257.89/1,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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