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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.23, 1,649.48 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.23, 1,649.48 and 406.38 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.23 : 1,649.48 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.23/1,649.48 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.23x = 1,649.48 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.23x = 670,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,307.44/1,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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