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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.14, 1,648.45 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.14, 1,648.45 and 318.97 is: 478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.14 : 1,648.45 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.14/1,648.45 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.14x = 1,648.45 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.14x = 525,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,799.28/1,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.37

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