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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.02, 1,646.14 and 550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.02, 1,646.14 and 550.25 is: 824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.02 : 1,646.14 = 550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.02/1,646.14 = 550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.02x = 1,646.14 × 550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.02x = 905,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,788.54/1,099.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.18

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