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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.05, 1,648.17 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.05, 1,648.17 and 368.45 is: 552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.05 : 1,648.17 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.05/1,648.17 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.05x = 1,648.17 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.05x = 607,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,260.00/1,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.53

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