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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.90, 1,646.94 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.90, 1,646.94 and 448.86 is: 672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.90 : 1,646.94 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.90/1,646.94 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.90x = 1,646.94 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.90x = 739,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,245.49/1,098.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.71

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