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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.73, 1,648.10 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.73, 1,648.10 and 369.13 is: 553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.73 : 1,648.10 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.73/1,648.10 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.73x = 1,648.10 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.73x = 608,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,363.15/1,098.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.70

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