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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.93, 1,648.10 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.93, 1,648.10 and 550.37 is: 825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.93 : 1,648.10 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.93/1,648.10 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.93x = 1,648.10 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.93x = 907,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,053.80/1,098.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.40

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