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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.33, 1,649.01 and 482.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.33, 1,649.01 and 482.71 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.33 : 1,649.01 = 482.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.33/1,649.01 = 482.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.33x = 1,649.01 × 482.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.33x = 795,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,993.62/1,099.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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