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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.93, 1,647.40 and 405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.93, 1,647.40 and 405.13 is: 607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.93 : 1,647.40 = 405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.93/1,647.40 = 405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.93x = 1,647.40 × 405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.93x = 667,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,400.90/1,098.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.32

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