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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.45, 1,648.06 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.45, 1,648.06 and 368.43 is: 552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.45 : 1,648.06 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.45/1,648.06 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.45x = 1,648.06 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.45x = 607,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,194.75/1,099.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.27

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