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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.15, 1,648.67 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.15, 1,648.67 and 319.12 is: 478.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.15 : 1,648.67 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.15/1,648.67 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.15x = 1,648.67 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.15x = 526,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,121.97/1,099.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.66

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