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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.09, 1,648.08 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.09, 1,648.08 and 368.47 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.09 : 1,648.08 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.09/1,648.08 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.09x = 1,648.08 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.09x = 607,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,268.04/1,099.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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