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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.72, 1,648.23 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.72, 1,648.23 and 368.13 is: 552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.72 : 1,648.23 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.72/1,648.23 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.72x = 1,648.23 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.72x = 606,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,762.91/1,098.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.25

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