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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.72, 1,648.24 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.72, 1,648.24 and 329.28 is: 493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.72 : 1,648.24 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.72/1,648.24 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.72x = 1,648.24 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.72x = 542,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,732.47/1,098.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.97

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