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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.83, 1,646.84 and 482.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.83, 1,646.84 and 482.37 is: 722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.83 : 1,646.84 = 482.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.83/1,646.84 = 482.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.83x = 1,646.84 × 482.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.83x = 794,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,383.80/1,098.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.94

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