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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.70, 1,647.99 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.70, 1,647.99 and 368.27 is: 552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.70 : 1,647.99 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.70/1,647.99 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.70x = 1,647.99 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.70x = 606,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,905.28/1,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.38

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