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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.67, 1,647.64 and 368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.67, 1,647.64 and 368.05 is: 551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.67 : 1,647.64 = 368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.67/1,647.64 = 368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.67x = 1,647.64 × 368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.67x = 606,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,413.90/1,098.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.95

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