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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.96, 1,649.13 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.96, 1,649.13 and 449.70 is: 674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.96 : 1,649.13 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.96/1,649.13 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.96x = 1,649.13 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.96x = 741,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,613.76/1,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.83

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