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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.14, 1,648.32 and 579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.14, 1,648.32 and 579.54 is: 869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.14 : 1,648.32 = 579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.14/1,648.32 = 579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.14x = 1,648.32 × 579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.14x = 955,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,267.37/1,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.10

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