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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.95, 1,648.09 and 358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.95, 1,648.09 and 358.57 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.95 : 1,648.09 = 358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.95/1,648.09 = 358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.95x = 1,648.09 × 358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.95x = 590,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,950.61/1,098.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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