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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.08, 1,648.35 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.08, 1,648.35 and 368.64 is: 552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.08 : 1,648.35 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.08/1,648.35 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.08x = 1,648.35 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.08x = 607,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,647.74/1,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.87

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