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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.36, 1,649.66 and 450.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.36, 1,649.66 and 450.55 is: 676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.36 : 1,649.66 = 450.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.36/1,649.66 = 450.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.36x = 1,649.66 × 450.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.36x = 743,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,254.31/1,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.08

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