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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.82, 1,647.15 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.82, 1,647.15 and 450.01 is: 674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.82 : 1,647.15 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.82/1,647.15 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.82x = 1,647.15 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.82x = 741,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,233.97/1,098.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.57

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