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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.96, 1,648.44 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.96, 1,648.44 and 368.61 is: 552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.96 : 1,648.44 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.96/1,648.44 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.96x = 1,648.44 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.96x = 607,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,631.47/1,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.92

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