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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.90, 1,647.32 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.90, 1,647.32 and 441.18 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.90 : 1,647.32 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.90/1,647.32 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.90x = 1,647.32 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.90x = 726,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,762.43/1,098.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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