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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.44, 1,647.97 and 550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.44, 1,647.97 and 550.30 is: 824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.44 : 1,647.97 = 550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.44/1,647.97 = 550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.44x = 1,647.97 × 550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.44x = 906,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,872.40/1,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.85

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