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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.16, 1,649.16 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.16, 1,649.16 and 514.44 is: 771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.16 : 1,649.16 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.16/1,649.16 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.16x = 1,649.16 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.16x = 848,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,393.87/1,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.86

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