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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.46, 1,649.22 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.46, 1,649.22 and 406.16 is: 609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.46 : 1,649.22 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.46/1,649.22 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.46x = 1,649.22 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.46x = 669,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,847.20/1,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.25

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