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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.71, 1,648.37 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.71, 1,648.37 and 449.90 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.71 : 1,648.37 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.71/1,648.37 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.71x = 1,648.37 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.71x = 741,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,601.66/1,098.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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