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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.87, 1,647.78 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.87, 1,647.78 and 367.93 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.87 : 1,647.78 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.87/1,647.78 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.87x = 1,647.78 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.87x = 606,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,259.46/1,098.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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