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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.03, 1,648.50 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.03, 1,648.50 and 368.62 is: 552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.03 : 1,648.50 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.03/1,648.50 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.03x = 1,648.50 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.03x = 607,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,670.07/1,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.91

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