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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.46, 1,649.46 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.46, 1,649.46 and 406.50 is: 609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.46 : 1,649.46 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.46/1,649.46 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.46x = 1,649.46 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.46x = 670,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,505.49/1,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.85

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