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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.22, 1,648.92 and 449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.22, 1,648.92 and 449.78 is: 674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.22 : 1,648.92 = 449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.22/1,648.92 = 449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.22x = 1,648.92 × 449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.22x = 741,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,651.24/1,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.71

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