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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.02, 1,648.00 and 406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.02, 1,648.00 and 406.01 is: 608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.02 : 1,648.00 = 406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.02/1,648.00 = 406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.02x = 1,648.00 × 406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.02x = 669,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,106.82/1,099.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.82

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