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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.68, 1,648.34 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.68, 1,648.34 and 449.08 is: 673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.68 : 1,648.34 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.68/1,648.34 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.68x = 1,648.34 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.68x = 740,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,236.53/1,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.75

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