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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.35, 1,648.17 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.35, 1,648.17 and 449.73 is: 674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.35 : 1,648.17 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.35/1,648.17 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.35x = 1,648.17 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.35x = 741,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,231.49/1,099.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.25

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