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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.95, 1,648.25 and 405.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.95, 1,648.25 and 405.94 is: 608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.95 : 1,648.25 = 405.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.95/1,648.25 = 405.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.95x = 1,648.25 × 405.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.95x = 669,093.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,093.73/1,098.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.85

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