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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.18, 1,648.77 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.18, 1,648.77 and 368.75 is: 553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.18 : 1,648.77 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.18/1,648.77 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.18x = 1,648.77 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.18x = 607,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,987.37/1,099.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.13

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