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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099, 1,648.80 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099, 1,648.80 and 368.56 is: 552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099 : 1,648.80 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099/1,648.80 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099x = 1,648.80 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099x = 607,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,681.73/1,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.94

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