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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.34, 1,649.10 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.34, 1,649.10 and 368.96 is: 553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.34 : 1,649.10 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.34/1,649.10 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.34x = 1,649.10 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.34x = 608,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,443.69/1,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.47

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