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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.01, 1,648.45 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.01, 1,648.45 and 277.28 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.01 : 1,648.45 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.01/1,648.45 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.01x = 1,648.45 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.01x = 457,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,082.22/1,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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