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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.21, 1,648.71 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.21, 1,648.71 and 319.41 is: 479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.21 : 1,648.71 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.21/1,648.71 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.21x = 1,648.71 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.21x = 526,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,620.64/1,099.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.09

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