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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.91, 1,649.04 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.91, 1,649.04 and 482.68 is: 724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.91 : 1,649.04 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.91/1,649.04 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.91x = 1,649.04 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.91x = 795,958.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,958.63/1,098.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.32

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