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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.78, 1,647.84 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.78, 1,647.84 and 368.16 is: 552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.78 : 1,647.84 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.78/1,647.84 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.78x = 1,647.84 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.78x = 606,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,668.77/1,098.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.13

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