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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.97, 1,648.44 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.97, 1,648.44 and 449.25 is: 673.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.97 : 1,648.44 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.97/1,648.44 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.97x = 1,648.44 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.97x = 740,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,551.18/1,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.86

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