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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.16, 1,648.74 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.16, 1,648.74 and 329.84 is: 494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.16 : 1,648.74 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.16/1,648.74 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.16x = 1,648.74 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.16x = 543,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,820.40/1,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.76

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