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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.07, 1,648.64 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.07, 1,648.64 and 551.06 is: 826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.07 : 1,648.64 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.07/1,648.64 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.07x = 1,648.64 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.07x = 908,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,499.56/1,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.61

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