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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.04, 1,649.08 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.04, 1,649.08 and 551.28 is: 827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.04 : 1,649.08 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.04/1,649.08 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.04x = 1,649.08 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.04x = 909,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,104.82/1,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.18

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