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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.73, 1,647.96 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.73, 1,647.96 and 308.15 is: 462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.73 : 1,647.96 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.73/1,647.96 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.73x = 1,647.96 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.73x = 507,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,818.87/1,098.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.19

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