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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.13, 1,648.15 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.13, 1,648.15 and 551.63 is: 827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.13 : 1,648.15 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.13/1,648.15 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.13x = 1,648.15 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.13x = 909,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,168.98/1,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.17

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