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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.28, 1,648.62 and 441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.28, 1,648.62 and 441.16 is: 661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.28 : 1,648.62 = 441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.28/1,648.62 = 441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.28x = 1,648.62 × 441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.28x = 727,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,301.08/1,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.61

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