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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.88, 1,648.50 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.88, 1,648.50 and 368.44 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.88 : 1,648.50 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.88/1,648.50 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.88x = 1,648.50 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.88x = 607,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,373.34/1,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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