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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.19, 1,649.45 and 482.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.19, 1,649.45 and 482.89 is: 724.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.19 : 1,649.45 = 482.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.19/1,649.45 = 482.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.19x = 1,649.45 × 482.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.19x = 796,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,502.91/1,099.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.63

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