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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.34, 1,648.50 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.34, 1,648.50 and 358.83 is: 538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.34 : 1,648.50 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.34/1,648.50 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.34x = 1,648.50 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.34x = 591,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,531.26/1,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.08

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