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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.74, 1,648.72 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.74, 1,648.72 and 449.93 is: 675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.74 : 1,648.72 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.74/1,648.72 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.74x = 1,648.72 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.74x = 741,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,805.40/1,098.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.14

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