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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.13, 1,647.60 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.13, 1,647.60 and 440.82 is: 660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.13 : 1,647.60 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.13/1,647.60 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.13x = 1,647.60 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.13x = 726,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,295.03/1,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.79

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