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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.08, 1,648.86 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.08, 1,648.86 and 368.67 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.08 : 1,648.86 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.08/1,648.86 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.08x = 1,648.86 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.08x = 607,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,885.22/1,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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