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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.04, 1,648.92 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.04, 1,648.92 and 450.08 is: 675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.04 : 1,648.92 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.04/1,648.92 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.04x = 1,648.92 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.04x = 742,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,145.91/1,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.27

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