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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.85, 1,648.41 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.85, 1,648.41 and 405.34 is: 608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.85 : 1,648.41 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.85/1,648.41 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.85x = 1,648.41 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.85x = 668,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,166.51/1,098.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.06

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