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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.76, 1,648.56 and 449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.76, 1,648.56 and 449.92 is: 675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.76 : 1,648.56 = 449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.76/1,648.56 = 449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.76x = 1,648.56 × 449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.76x = 741,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,720.12/1,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.05

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