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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.16, 1,648.96 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.16, 1,648.96 and 358.98 is: 538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.16 : 1,648.96 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.16/1,648.96 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.16x = 1,648.96 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.16x = 591,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,942.76/1,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.54

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